Senior Category Manager (Indirect Procurement)

Senior Category Manager (Indirect Procurement) YOUR MISSION AT VOI As Senior Category Manager (Indirect Procurement), you will own and develop Voi’s indirect procurement for selected categories, from spend analysis and sourcing to supplier relationship management and cost optimisation. You will work closely with Procurement, Supply Chain, R&D and other teams, as well as senior stakeholders, to secure an efficient value chain and reduce total cost of ownership. You will play a key role in shaping how Voi partners with suppliers to support our growth and mission. You will: Set up an optimal structure for the indirect supply base in your categories. Drive cost optimisation and continuous improvement programmes with stakeholders, aiming for market benchmarks. Lead sourcing activities for indirect categories, proactively scanning the market for new suppliers and offers. Manage contracting, supplier relationships and performance evaluations, building long-term partnerships with key suppliers. Conduct negotiations with new and existing suppliers to secure availability in key and critical categories. Proactively identify supply risks and apply relevant mitigation strategies. Act as a subject matter expert in procurement, supporting the organisation with supplier development and procurement best practice. WHAT YOU NEED TO EMBARK You are a structured, driven and collaborative procurement professional who enjoys combining strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. You build strong relationships, influence senior stakeholders and feel comfortable challenging the status quo to find better solutions for Voi. You bring: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, or similar, or equivalent experience. Several years of experience in purchasing and/or procurement, ideally in an international context. Proven experience leading improvement or cost optimisation projects with challenging deadlines, managing multiple tasks in parallel. Strong negotiation skills, with credibility built through business insight and stakeholder management. Some experience within IT procurement (e.g. equipment, licences, facilities) is an advantage. High level of independence, ownership and accountability in driving results. Strong analytical, problem-solving, presentation and communication skills. Proven ability to work with many stakeholders and projects simultaneously. Proficiency in English; other European languages are a plus. Don’t meet every requirement? If you are excited about this role and our mission, and have relevant, transferable skills, we encourage you to apply – even if you don’t check every box. WHY VOI? Working at Voi is more than just a job; our People Promise includes a personal voyage where you will grow as a professional and be a part of a team and culture that builds something meaningful for society. In addition to this you’ll have the opportunity to: Join Europe’s #1 micromobility operator and one of the fastest growing scale-ups. Get “skin in the game” through our employee options programme. Enjoy unlimited free Voi rides and a dog-friendly office. Work together with inspiring, motivated and fun colleagues towards a common goal. Join the micromobility revolution and be a part of creating sustainable cities made for living, free from noise and pollution. Locations Berlin Office, Stockholm Remote status Hybrid Employment type Full-time About Voi Technology Since 2018, Voi has been on a mission to create safe, sustainable and reliable micromobility for everyone. Today we are the leading shared micromobility operator in Europe, with HQ in Stockholm (Sweden), operating 150,000+ vehicles in 110+ towns and cities across 13 countries, serving 8+ million riders with over 400+ MILLION rides to date, and we have no intention of stopping here! We believe that micromobility will play a central role in changing how people move in our towns and cities in the future and want to ensure that the micromobility transformation happens the right way - through real innovative technology, partnership and transparent dialogue with towns, cities and governments, and by adapting our products to the local needs. In addition to improving quality of life in cities around the world, we are contributing to the solution for climate change by making sustainable transportation options more widely available and promoting renewable energy use and circularity along our supply chain. Diversity Matters As a Voiager, we offer you a friendly, collaborative and fast-paced workplace where you can bring your whole self to work, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, religion, disability or sexual orientation - and welcome applications from whoever you are, including veterans, those actively serving as a Reservist and their partners. What is most important to us is how you treat others and what skills and value you bring to our team. We believe that having a wide diversity of people with different backgrounds and perspectives within Voi is essential to our success in delivering the best user experience to our equally diverse user base. With employees from over 50 nationalities working within Voi, we believe we have made good progress but know we can still do more - therefore we discourage any photos, personal letters, or disclosure of any information that concerns other information than your professional experience.