Category Management Lead

YOUR FRONT-ROW SEAT FOR REVOLUTIONARY ELECTROMOBILITY

IONCOR is an agile independent battery solutions company with Nordic roots at Valmet Automotive and decades of experience as a leading partner for some of the world's most admired brands. We provide modular battery products, customized solutions and contract manufacturing to energize a global energy transition. Buses, trucks, construction, material handling and agriculture are examples of categories where production volumes of equipment are lower, and end-use cases more complex and diverse, making a swift and viable transition a real challenge. This is where we come in. 

We help customers master and gain maximal value out of battery technologies across the lifecycle, from early specifications and end-user support to reuse and recycling. This is how we electrify a global energy transition.

As part of our team, you'll not only ignite the turbo boost for your professional development – you'll be at the forefront of the electromobility revolution. Our work culture? Straightforward and honest. Arrogance is not our thing. We let our actions speak for themselves, are courageous, constantly learn new things – and respect each other. Because respect is at the heart of our team spirit. We take our tasks and you seriously. So, hit the start button and enrich us as a

Category Management Lead (f/m/x) Direct Material Plastics 

Munich or Kirchardt (next to Heilbronn)

Your job site and team:

No matter whether you join us in Munich or Kirchardt – at every IONCOR location you can be sure of state-of-the-art working environments, motivated colleagues and of consideration for your wishes.

As a member of our Purchasing Department, you'll operate with perfectly coordinated supply chains and the latest innovations in the industry. Always at your side: a well-matched team, working together all across Europe.

Here's where you'll make an impact:

• You shape category strategies and maintain bidder lists by applying your strategic mindset and deep understanding of market dynamics. This ensures our sourcing remains competitive and future-proof.
• With strong negotiation skills and a solid grasp of contract structures, you manage supplier agreements that meet our standards for cost-efficiency, quality, and compliance.
• You spot cost-saving opportunities and turn them into actionable sourcing initiatives. Your analytical thinking and financial awareness help you deliver results without compromising on quality.
• Building long-term supplier relationships comes naturally to you. Through clear communication and a collaborative approach, you foster partnerships that drive innovation and secure supply reliability.
• You keep a close eye on market developments, identify risks and opportunities, and translate your insights into effective procurement strategies. Your ability to analyze complex information helps you stay ahead of the curve.
• Leading cross-functional teams is part of your daily routine. You bring people together, align diverse perspectives, and guide decisions that support our overall business goals.
• You monitor supplier performance using defined KPIs and initiate improvements where needed. Your structured approach and commitment to quality make you a trusted partner in ensuring operational excellence.

This is your basic equipment:

• You hold a university degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or a related field – ideally with exposure to plastics sourcing or manufacturing environments.
• With at least 3–5 years of professional experience in strategic procurement or category management, you bring a solid track record of delivering results in dynamic settings.
• You're confident working with procurement systems like SAP MM, SRM, PLM or similar tools, and you know how to use them to streamline processes and improve transparency.
• Leading cross-functional teams is something you've done before – and you know how to bring people together to drive decisions and align goals.
• You think strategically and act analytically. Whether it's evaluating supplier performance or identifying market trends, you approach challenges with clarity and structure.
• Familiarity with APQP and PPAP processes is beneficial, especially when working with suppliers in technical or regulated environments.
• Your English: Off the charts Your German: Ebenfalls prima In addition, you keep cool even when things get hot, and are curious to learn new things. Your formula for success: change = chance.

Our special extras:

• Well-structured onboarding
• Great development opportunities with clear career paths, target agreements and regular feedback
• An employer committed to sustainable, environmentally conscious business practices that is expanding rapidly
• 30 days of vacation as well as special leave days and great bonuses for certain private occasions
• Capital-forming benefits and above-average company pension scheme
• Friendly colleagues who want to set things in motion
• Performance-related bonuses
• Possibility of remote, flexible working (if your position allows it)
• Ergonomic and modern workstations
• Free coffee and water
• Employee discounts with Corporate Benefits and an employee referral program
• We support your mobility with Bikeleasing
• Versatile e-learning opportunities to explore new horizons
• Entertaining, often unforgettable company events

Off to the starting line

Simply upload your application documents via our application tool. If we have what you'd like, and you've got what we're looking for, there's nothing standing in the way of a first interview, in which we'll be happy to clarify all your questions

If you have any questions before you apply, Enrico Springer from HR will be happy to hear from you on

Note: Colorful teams are one of our key strengths. We welcome anyone who recognizes her- or himself in the ad above. We explicitly promote diversity, equal opportunities regardless of age, origin and gender, and the inclusion of handicapped people.

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