Senior Category Manager - Indirect Procurement (f/m/d)
City: Munich
Department: Finance, Legal & Procurement
Recruiter: Pavlina Grancharova
At Flix, we offer a dynamic work environment with competitive pay, strong growth opportunities, and a tech-driven approach to making travel more accessible, sustainable, and affordable.
As Category Managers for Indirect Procurement, we develop strategic supplier relationships within our categories: Marketing and Distribution, Professional Services, Operations, Real Estate and Facilities Management, Bus, Infrastructure, and Fuel. We are looking for you to join our team and help us manage one or more of these categories.
About the Role
- Define and implement the (global) category strategy for one or more of these categories: Marketing & Distribution and/or Operations
- Align the medium- and long-term category strategy with your business stakeholders and develop tailored sourcing strategies for individual projects within your categories
- Lead (global) tenders and sourcing projects, drive contract negotiations, and finalize agreements that deliver the best value while ensuring compliance with our Supplier Code of Conduct
- Build networks across the Flix Group to identify group-wide cost-reduction, optimization, and synergy potential
- Manage suppliers end to end, from selection and evaluation to development
- Conduct market analyses and RFI processes and optimize specifications to develop competitive sourcing alternative
About You
- Possess a bachelor's or master's degree in economics, business administration, or a comparable field
- Bring several years of relevant experience in category management, with in-depth knowledge of one or more of the categories listed above
- Have a proven track record of successful negotiations and category development
- Show a high degree of initiative and a strong drive for continuous improvement
- You are fluent in business German (native speaker preferred) and English
- Think and act entrepreneurially and have excellent communication skills
We recognize that everyone carries a unique set of valuable skills and experiences. If you think you could have an impact even though you don't meet 100% of the requirements, we still encourage you to apply. We want to hear from you!
NB: Please submit your resume in English!
What We Offer
- Travel perks: 12 free Flix vouchers + 12 discount vouchers for friends & family.
- Work from (M)Anywhere: Depending on your role, work from another location for up to 60 days per year.
- Hybrid work model: We are an office-first company, but we offer flexibility to balance work and life.
- Wellbeing support: Access confidential 1:1 counselling, courses, and stress management for yourself and up to four family members.
- Learning & Development: Take advantage of language classes, training courses, and expert-led sessions to grow your skills.
- Mentoring Program: Connect with experienced colleagues to gain insights and accelerate your career.
To view more local benefits specific to each office location, please check out this link: Locations - Flix Career
Why Join Flix?
At Flix, you’ll find teams that rally together to overcome challenges and spark creativity. We believe in ownership culture - giving you the freedom to take initiative, make an impact, and shape your own career path.
As we continue to expand across the globe, you can make a real difference in how we work.
If you’re ready to grow and lead your journey, Flix is the place for you!
