Global Category Manager (m/w/d), Engines & Engine Components, Parts

Not everyone can claim to feed the world, but it is part of our every day. Behind everything we do for our farmers, there is one AGCO team making it happen. We are proud to put our curiosity to work, building a better and more sustainable world. Join our extraordinary team today! 

Your Impact 

• You successfully contract suppliers to provide AGCO with cost-optimized solutions, ensuring quality components and reliable delivery. 

• You develop and execute category strategies by supporting Category Buyers and Managers with supply analyses, negotiations, long-term contracts, and a strong understanding of industry trends, cost drivers, and manufacturing processes. 

• You apply the Strategic Sourcing process to test market pricing and establish best-cost contracts based on total cost of ownership. 

• You establish supplier development processes, coordinate on-site assessments and certification audits, and drive continuous improvement activities that reduce overall costs. 

• You investigate and recommend new or alternative sources of supply to support product development, cost reduction initiatives, and supplier performance improvements, while maintaining system updates and data integrity 

Your Experience and Qualifications 

• Strong procurement expertise with deep knowledge of core purchasing processes and tools 

• Advanced negotiation skills and ability to design calculated negotiation strategies 

• Comprehensive business awareness of products, supply markets, competition, and cost drivers 

• Analytical strength for commodity strategy development and implementation 

• Leadership capability in coordinating Category Buyers and influencing cross-brand functional leaders 

Your Benefits 

• ​​Attractive salary with Christmas and vacation bonuses as well as other special payments in line with the collective agreement 

• ​A supportive, team-oriented company culture with a positive work atmosphere 

• ​Options for additional insurance and pension schemes   

• ​Work-life balance through flexible working hours and mobile work within company guidelines 

• ​Personal and professional development through various training and education opportunities 

• ​Corporate health management, including occupational medical care and social counseling 

• ​EGYM Wellpass and other company sports programs 

• ​Company restaurant with regional products and meal subsidies 

• ​Employer-subsidized leasing of (e-)bikes 

• ​Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering eligible employees the ability to purchase AGCO stock at a discounted price 

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We value inclusion and recognize the innovation a diverse workforce delivers to our farmers. Through our recruitment efforts, we are committed to building a team that includes a variety of experiences, backgrounds, cultures and perspectives. 

Join our extraordinary team today and apply now!