Job Description
Logistics with full potential
GXO is a leading provider of supply chain solutions, within the world's most successful companies.
We are the leaders in managing our customer's goods as efficiently as possible with the help of our technologies and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – made up of energetic, innovative people from all disciplines and talents, who make GXO a great place to work.
Do you thrive in a role where you lead end‑to‑end procurement cycles, building strong supplier partnerships, collaborate internally, and ensure operations stay moving with timely, high‑quality business performance? If so, we at GXO have an opportunity for you!
We are recruiting for a Senior Category Manager (m/f/d) at GXO Logistics, supporting our logistics sites in Germany - Dorsten.
What you’ll do on a typical day:
- Define, own, and execute category strategies including spend analysis, market intelligence, sourcing strategies, and supplier segmentation
- Supplier Relationship Management: Build and manage strategic supplier partnerships to drive performance, innovation, and long‑term value
- Innovation & Agile Procurement: Drive category‑driven procurement innovation, delivering measurable savings with EBITDA impact (hard savings)
- Data Management & Analytics: Lead category‑level data analysis, leveraging insights to optimize cost and supplier performance
- Performance Management: Develop and manage category and supplier KPIs to ensure procurement excellence
- Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner with Operations, Finance, Engineering, and global GXO procurement teams to align category strategies and synergies
- Risk Management: Proactively identify and mitigate category‑specific supply and commercial risks
- Contract Negotiation: Lead complex, strategic negotiations and contract frameworks
- Transform operational buying into tactical and strategic Category Management, implementing GXO global standards across German sites
What you need to succeed at GXO:
- 5-8+ years of experience in Category Management or Strategic Procurement, preferably in a large, multi‑site or logistics environment
- Proven track record of owning and delivering category strategies with financial impact
- Strong expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and cost optimization
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field
- Excellent financial and analytical skills, including TCO and savings tracking
- Able to work in a diverse environment and gain exposure to an international working environment
- Fluent German and English (spoken and written)
- Self‑driven, resilient, and able to operate at senior stakeholder level
Unlock the potential of your future!
Your work environment
Working at GXO Logistics means working in a dynamic and international organization. A fascinating environment with plenty of room for personal input and development. Employees at GXO Logistics are in charge of their own success. Whatever your position at GXO Logistics, you will face new challenges every day, which will enable you to develop optimally. We support you in your development, so that you can contribute to the entrepreneurship of our organization.
GXO Logistics offers advanced supply chain solutions for the world's most successful companies in many industries, like e-commerce, food & retail and industrial multinationals.
Want to know more about GXO Logistics?
Watch the video below or visit our website gxo.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3P7NC8gl3bg
In short, this is the next place you want to work!
For more information, please contact Lena Espenhahn (Talent Acquisition Specialist), she can be reached via [email protected].
Interested?
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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.