Category Manager IT & Marketing (m/f/d)

For **KWS Berlin GmbH** we are looking for a **full-time permanent Category Manager IT & Marketing in Berlin** who will be responsible for developing and implementing global sourcing strategies for IT products, services, and digital solutions, as well for Marketing projects. As a strategic business partner to IT, Digital, and other corporate functions, the role ensures value-driven procurement decisions that support KWS’ digital transformation, optimize costs, manage risks, and foster innovation. In addition, the position supports selected sourcing activities within Marketing Services. **Key Responsibilities** - Develop and execute global category strategies for IT procurement in alignment with KWS business priorities and digital transformation objectives. - Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing activities, including market analysis, sourcing strategy development, supplier selection, negotiations, contracting, and implementation. - Manage procurement of software, hardware, cloud solutions, telecommunications, IT services, and other digital technologies. - Negotiate complex software licensing, SaaS, cloud, managed services, and commercial agreements to achieve optimal business outcomes. - Build, manage, and continuously develop strategic relationships with key technology suppliers and service providers. - Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, translating business requirements into effective procurement and supplier strategies. - Ensure compliance with procurement policies, legal requirements, information security standards, data privacy regulations, and internal governance frameworks. - Identify and realize cost-saving opportunities while enabling innovation, supplier performance improvements, and business continuity. - Lead procurement projects and change initiatives in a global matrix organization. - Support selected sourcing initiatives within Marketing Services where required. **Qualifications and Experience** - University degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. - **Solid several years of experience in strategic procurement, ideally with a strong focus on IT Procurement.** - Proven expertise in sourcing and managing software, cloud services, hardware, telecommunications, and IT service providers. - Strong experience in supplier relationship management, contract negotiations, and stakeholder management within international environments. - Knowledge of procurement and ERP systems, ideally SAP and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) solutions. - **Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Additional languages, particularly German, are an advantage.** **Competencies** - Strong strategic, commercial, and analytical mindset. - Excellent negotiation and influencing skills. - Ability to operate effectively in complex global matrix organizations. - Strong stakeholder and change management capabilities. - Excellent communication and presentation skills across all organizational levels, including senior leadership. - Results-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently with a high degree of ownership. - Collaborative team player with a strong customer and service orientation. **Benefits** - We are an international team of open-minded people with diverse and cross-functional experience - Interesting and challenging tasks and projects - As a family business, we are guided by the values of closeness, reliability, vision and independence; this culture is lived in practice and ensures an open and friendly working atmosphere from day one - The best of both worlds: KWS Berlin combines the security of a large, stable company with the passion of a start-up - Our location in the heart of Berlin-Schöneberg is very modern; directly opposite the underground station Bülowstraße and with secured car & bicycle parking spaces - We offer 30d holidays, flexible working hours, holiday and Christmas bonuses, company pension scheme, JobRad and/or Jobticket - True to our motto "Make yourself grow", we support the professional and personal development of our employees **Interested?** **Then submit your application via our online application system SuccessFactors! Please click the “Apply” button.**