Global Category Manager - Metal Profiles and Tubes In this role you drive global, market-oriented procurement strategies for metal profiles and tubes, focusing on aluminium extrusion. You will define category objectives and KPIs, lead global sourcing and tender initiatives, and manage supplier relationships to align global and regional needs. You'll analyze markets and data to guide decisions, standardize processes, and lead global procurement projects that improve performance.

This is a chance to shape a strategic, cross-functional function in a renowned, family-owned global group.

30 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Corporate fitness programme

External employee support services

Define and execute global category strategies for metal profiles and tubes, especially aluminium extrusion

Lead tendering and strategic sourcing projects with negotiation responsibility

Manage contracts and supplier relationships, ensuring global requirements are implemented

Consolidate global demand and align global strategies with regional needs

Collaborate with internal stakeholders, suppliers,



and external partners

Provide market and supplier data insights to support procurement decisions

Standardize processes and ensure transparency across procurement activities

Lead cross-functional global procurement projects and performance optimization initiatives

Completed university degree in business, engineering, industrial engineering, or a comparable qualification

Minimum of 3 years in a strategic procurement role, preferably with metal profiles, tubes, or raw materials

Experience managing global tenders and negotiations in an international environment

Stakeholder management experience and working with international teams

Strong communication and networking abilities

Very good written and spoken German and English

Strong negotiation, analytical thinking, and a structured approach In this role you drive global, market-oriented procurement strategies for metal profiles and tubes, focusing on aluminium ...

📌 Global Category Manager - Metal Profiles and Tubes (Milano)
🏢 Experteer Italy
📍 Milano