Global Category Manager – Facilities, Utilities
GE HealthCare
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Budapest • Hungary
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About the role
- Develop and execute sourcing and category management strategies aligned with global and regional business objectives
- Lead cross‑functional collaboration with facilities, EHS, security, manufacturing, engineering, quality, and core business stakeholders to ensure aligned decision‑making and seamless project execution
- Manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure suppliers meet all quality, regulatory, and compliance requirements
- Conduct market and industry research, benchmarking, and competitive analysis to support informed sourcing decisions
- Drive initiatives focused on cost optimization, risk mitigation, operational continuity, and sustainability
- Lead or support supplier transitions, audits, capability assessments, and performance evaluations
- Monitor category performance metrics and implement continuous improvement strategies
- Ensure adherence to internal policies, quality systems, governance frameworks, and legal requirements
- Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to team members or direct reports to support capability development and high performance
- Support and contribute to global and regional sourcing programs, transformation initiatives, and strategic projects
Requirements
- Extensive experience in Sourcing or Category Management
- Knowledge base equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university (or a high school diploma/GED with at least 8 years of relevant sourcing experience)
- Proven track record in Indirect Sourcing, ideally in Facilities & Utilities or other related categories
- Proven experience leading global sourcing and category management activities, including strategy development, supplier selection, and execution across multiple regions
- Demonstrated expertise in contract negotiation, including SOWs, pricing structures, commercial terms, and supplier agreements that deliver optimal outcomes including cost savings and innovation
- Demonstrated people‑leadership experience, including managing, developing, and coaching direct reports or project teams to achieve high performance
- Strong ability to operate effectively in a matrixed organization, leveraging analytics and insights to build business cases, influence senior leadership, and drive change
- Proficiency in developing complex RFx packages, should‑cost models, scorecards, and award criteria
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities
- Proven project management skills and the ability to document, plan, execute, and communicate programs effectively
- High level of adaptability, urgency, and integrity, with the ability to perform in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment
- Strong technical proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite
- Fluency in English with other languages a plus
- Ability to travel and engage with global stakeholders outside typical business hours when necessary
Benefits
- No relocation assistance provided
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
SourcingCategory ManagementIndirect SourcingContract NegotiationRFx DevelopmentCost OptimizationRisk MitigationPerformance EvaluationMarket ResearchBenchmarking
Soft Skills
LeadershipCoachingMentorshipAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCommunicationAdaptabilityUrgencyIntegrityCollaboration