Procurement Sr. Category Lead at KION

Dematic is looking for a Procurement Senior Category Lead to join our team and help invent the future of strategic sourcing for our Robotics and Automation categories. As part of this position you will develop and complete category strategies that enable scalable profitable growth while driving innovation across our global supply chain. Youll use data-driven insights market intelligence and advanced procurement technologies to optimize cost mitigate risk and improve supplier performance.You will collaborate with teams in Engineering Project Management Finance Quality and Solutions Development to align procurement initiatives with business objectives. Your success will be measured by Total Cost of Ownership savings cash generation margin improvement and supplier performance in quality and delivery. This role also ensures risk mitigation and contract compliance to maintain operational resilience.We offer:Career DevelopmentCompetitive Compensation and Benefits Pay Transparency Global Opportunities Learn More Here: provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $90750.00 to $120000.00 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location education experience knowledge and skills. Tasks and Qualifications:What You Will do in This Role:Develop and communicate category strategies for the Robotics and Automation catgories.Identify and maintain reliable sources of supply to meet quality service and cost goalsNegotiate agreements using market analysis and scenario planning to achieve favorable outcomesWork with internal teams to coordinate negotiation strategies and deliver meaningful resultsBuild risk assessments and mitigation plans to prevent supply disruptions and respond quickly when challenges ariseReview and provide input on contract terms pricing and delivery requirementsBuild cost models and analyze market trends to understand pricing and supply chain impactsWhat We Are Looking For:Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in business engineering or a related field8 years of regional or global procurement experienceExperience in project-based procurement or managing integrated automated technology and software is a plusStrong communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence and leadAdvanced quantitative cost modeling and data analysis capabilitiesAbility to operate independently in a global matrixed environmentProficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word Excel PowerPoint)Embodies KION Group values: Integrity Collaboration Courage and ExcellenceComfortable working in a diverse global environmentWillingness to travel up to 25%#LI-JR1Required Experience:Senior IC Key Skills Editorial,Access Control System,Finance Control,Contract Attorney,Garment,Airlines Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 90750 - 120000