[Hiring] Category Manager Indirect Procurement @Lincoln Electric

Role Description

We are looking for a motivated Category Manager Indirect Procurement - EMEA (m/f/d) to join our team at the earliest possible date on a full-time basis. In this role, you will support our organization with the following responsibilities:

• Develop and implement long-term category strategies for indirect procurement categories across the EMEA region, aligned with business objectives and regional requirements.
• Conduct spend analyses, market assessments, and supplier evaluations to identify cost-saving, standardization, and optimization opportunities aimed at improving Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
• Lead regional and multi-site sourcing initiatives and procurement projects, including professional contract and commercial negotiations.
• Build, manage, and continuously develop strategic supplier relationships, including supplier performance management, risk management, and regular business reviews.
• Identify and implement innovation, sustainability, and value-creation opportunities in collaboration with strategic suppliers.
• Lead and develop an international procurement team while ensuring consistent procurement processes and governance standards across the EMEA organization.
• Act as a strategic business partner and collaborate closely with internal stakeholders across Operations, Engineering, Finance, HR, IT, and other functions to ensure early Procurement involvement in business decisions.
• Monitor market and technology trends, promote procurement best practices, and support the digitalization and continuous improvement of procurement processes and tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field; relevant professional certifications (e.g., CIPS, CPSM, or PMP) are an advantage.
• Several years of experience in strategic procurement, ideally within technically complex indirect spend categories such as CAPEX, equipment, construction projects, or engineering services.
• Strong expertise in strategic sourcing, contract management, supplier relationship management, and the execution of complex commercial negotiations.
• Proven experience collaborating with Engineering, Operations, Project Management, and Finance, as well as leading cross-functional projects and international teams.
• Strong analytical skills, excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities, and experience working across diverse cultures and business environments within EMEA.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken; additional European language skills are an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with common eSourcing and procurement platforms (e.g., Ariba).
• Willingness to travel across the EMEA region as required.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours to support a healthy work-life balance.
• 30 days of annual leave.
• Company pension scheme.
• Competitive compensation package, including an annual bonus.

Company Description

Lincoln Electric is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology leader who helps customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and infrastructure. The Company leverages proprietary technologies and expertise in materials science, power electronics, automation, and intelligent software to help customers build better and achieve resilience in their operations. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric operates 71 manufacturing and automation facilities across 20 countries and serves customers in over 160 countries.