Global Category Manager - BPO & Professional Services (m/f/d)*

Company
Munich Re
Location
Munich , Germany

As part of the Global Central Procurement (CP1.2) Non-IT Procurement team, you will be responsible for leading the creation, execution and management of sourcing strategies for specified global spend categories within the responsibility scope of Procurement, delivering accurate results against targets and commitments. The goal is to optimize the sourcing and management of key services to the satisfaction of all stakeholders and to improve stakeholder processes.

 

Your Job

• Leverage deep category and market expertise for Professional Services & BPO (Consulting, Legal, HR Services, BPO) and build strong strategic relationships with stakeholders globally
• Understand and implement business requirements from key stakeholders, positioning the Procurement value proposition, and shaping business relationships
• Develop and implement effective partnerships across geographical regions within the Category Management structure for a consistent and aligned approach
• Lead, develop, and manage global suppliers with cutting-edge supplier management practices, benchmarking against leading industries
• Collaborate with Global Operations to streamline procurement processes and methodologies, driving efficiency and cost-effectiveness
• Support digitalization of internal processes to enhance customer satisfaction and procurement excellence
• Lead the global category team in strategic sourcing activities including tendering, contracting, negotiation, outsourcing, and supplier management
• Design and implement category strategies to improve commercial performance while maintaining compliance and mitigating risks

 

Your Profile

• Bachelor's degree in economics, engineering, supply chain management or similar professional education
• 8+ years of relevant procurement experience or proven track record in related roles
• Experience in leading strategic sourcing projects in an international environment and ability to orchestrate cross-functional negotiation teams
• Excellent knowledge of BPO & Professional Services sub-categories, i.e. consulting, legal consulting, temporary labor, recruitment, HR services
• Strong project management skills with proven experience in delivering category and sourcing strategies and projects that are data driven and controlled
• Proficient contract terminology and expertise in developing alternative clauses where necessary in cooperation with in-house legal departments, including risk management and regulatory requirements
• Technical expertise in the category strategy being supported, with a clear understanding of the impact of regional and global strategies on local markets
• Good communication skills in English and German
• Good team player with excellent interpersonal skills
  
   

Application Instructions
In order to consider your application, we require your application to be submitted via our online applicant portal. In addition to uploading your CV, we recommend writing a cover letter to tell us more about why the position is of interest to you.

About us 
As the world's leading reinsurance company with more than 11,000 employees at over 50 locations, Munich Re introduces a paradigm shift in the way you think about insurance. By turning uncertainty into a manageable risk we enable fundamental change. Join us working on topics today that will concern society tomorrow, whether that be climate change, major construction projects, medical risk assessment or even space travel.  
Together we embrace a culture where multiskilled teams dare to think big. We create the new and the different for our clients and cultivate innovation. 
Sounds like you? Push boundaries with us and be part of Munich Re. 
Our employees are our greatest strength. That’s why we offer them a wide range of benefits. You can find some examples below. 
 
Unlock your potential

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: we embrace the power of differences and are convinced that diversity fosters innovation and resilience and enables us to act braver and better.
• Continuous Learning: we believe that continuous learning is a key differentiator and critical for building new skills and accelerating growth.
• Career Mobility: we actively support career mobility, and our strong global and regional presence offers a wealth of career growth opportunities for you.

 
Rewards & Recognition

• Competitive salary: appropriate compensation for your high level of commitment.
• Retirement provision: state of the art in-house pension solutions.
• Work-life balance: promoting the compatibility of family and work in addition to overall work-life balance.
• Health management: focus on your physical and mental health far beyond legal requirements. 
• Hybrid working: living the best of both worlds – we offer you a very flexible approach as well as the opportunity to work from abroad on an occasional basis.

* Munich Re not only stands for fairness with regard to its clients; it is also an equal opportunities employer. Severely disabled candidates will also be prioritized, if equally qualified. 

Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft
Sascha Srbecky • HR Consultant
Königinstraße 107 • 80802 München • GERMANY