Nemetschek Group · 18 hours ago
Global Category Manager
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$110K/yr - $140K/yr
8+ years expThe Nemetschek Group is a pioneer for the digital transformation in the AEC/O industry, and they are seeking a Global Category Manager to manage categories for indirect procurement. This role focuses on driving strategic sourcing excellence and supplier partnerships while ensuring compliance with procurement policies and fostering innovation and sustainability initiatives.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Develop and regularly review global category strategies for indirect procurement, aligning with group objectives and market dynamics
Analyze and interpret category-specific market trends to identify value creation opportunities and inform strategic decisions
Identify synergies and category optimization opportunities such as cost reduction, process streamlining, and groupwide bundling
Lead the full strategic sourcing process in compliance with Group Procurement Policy, from demand and supply analysis through supplier selection and implementation
Prepare and present sourcing recommendations to the Global Sourcing Council
Ensure sourcing rigor and policy adherence across Nemetschek brands through clear governance, tools, and guidance
Lead and conduct supplier negotiations to secure best-in-class commercial and contractual outcomes
Build and maintain a pipeline of cost-saving and value-driven projects; deliver measurable savings and cost containment targets
Oversee accurate reporting, documentation, and performance tracking in alignment with group-wide standards
Drive initiatives that go beyond cost—focusing on innovation, supplier diversity, sustainability, and quality improvements
Act as a strategic business partner to internal stakeholders, aligning procurement strategies with business goals across brands and regions
Support the global rollout and adoption of the Coupa procurement platform and digital procurement initiatives
Ensure full compliance with group and brand procurement policies, procedures, and ethical standards
Build strong, collaborative supplier relationships that fuel new solutions, materials, and processes
Lead adoption of digital procurement tools (like Coupa), automating workflows and enabling data-driven decision-making
Drive value creation beyond pure savings—bringing in sustainability initiatives, high-quality standards, and continuous improvements
Foster the transformation of Procurement to a strategic business partner, raising the overall competence and bandwidth of the team
Qualification
Required
Minimum 8 years of experience in strategic sourcing or category management, preferably in global or matrix organizations
Strong expertise in indirect spend categories (e.g., IT, professional services, marketing, corporate services, facilities)
Proven track record in leading global sourcing projects and delivering strategic savings
Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management, and influencing skills across cultures and seniority levels
Familiarity with eProcurement tools; experience with Coupa is highly advantageous
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field; Master's degree preferred
Strategic thinker with hands-on execution skills and a high degree of business acumen
Comfortable in a global, fast-paced environment requiring cross functional collaboration
Benefits
Best in class benefits
Paid time off
Company
Nemetschek Group
The Nemetschek Group is a pioneer for digital transformation in the AEC/O and the media & entertainment industry.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Bjørn Kristian Stangeland
Head of Strategic Partnerships, Design Division
Gary Pennington
US Brands CISO (Bluebeam, Vectorworks, GoCanvas, SiteDocs, Risa)
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