Category Manager IT & Marketing (m/f/d) (Category-Manager/in)
EURES Employer
Germany
Marketing
2026-10-09
Reference: 10001-1003715351-S
Summary
For KWS Berlin GmbH we are looking for a full-time permanent Category Manager IT & Marketing in Berlin who will be responsible for developing and implementing global sourcing strategies for IT products, services, and digital solutions, as well for Marketing projects. As a strategic business partner to IT, Digital, and other corporate functions, the role ensures value-driven procurement decisions that support KWS’ digital transformation, optimize costs, manage risks, and foster innovation. In addition, the position supports selected sourcing activities within Marketing Services.
Responsibilities
- Planung und Umsetzung von Marketingmaßnahmen und Kampagnen
- Erstellung und Pflege von Inhalten für Web, Social Media und Print
- Auswertung von Kennzahlen und Ableitung von Optimierungen
- Abstimmung mit Agenturen und internen Teams
Requirements
- Ausbildung oder Studium im Marketing-/Kommunikationsbereich
- Kreativität kombiniert mit analytischem Denken
- Erfahrung mit gängigen Marketing- und Analyse-Werkzeugen
- Sehr gute Deutschkenntnisse, Englisch von Vorteil
Location & employer
- EURES Employer — Germany
- 10783 Berlin, Berlin - Germany
- Germany
Full job description
Job overview
IMMEDIATE START
Business sector
Support activities for crop production
Work schedule
Full-time
Contract type
Direct hire
Occupation
Category manager
Employment period
Das Stellenangebot ist unbefristet
Number of posts
1
Job start date
16/9/2026
16
SEP
2026
Job vacancy
Job description
For KWS Berlin GmbH we are looking for a full-time permanent Category Manager IT & Marketing in Berlin who will be responsible for developing and implementing global sourcing strategies for IT products, services, and digital solutions, as well for Marketing projects. As a strategic business partner to IT, Digital, and other corporate functions, the role ensures value-driven procurement decisions that support KWS’ digital transformation, optimize costs, manage risks, and foster innovation. In addition, the position supports selected sourcing activities within Marketing Services.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute global category strategies for IT procurement in alignment with KWS business priorities and digital transformation objectives.
- Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing activities, including market analysis, sourcing strategy development, supplier selection, negotiations, contracting, and implementation.
- Manage procurement of software, hardware, cloud solutions, telecommunications, IT services, and other digital technologies.
- Negotiate complex software licensing, SaaS, cloud, managed services, and commercial agreements to achieve optimal business outcomes.
- Build, manage, and continuously develop strategic relationships with key technology suppliers and service providers.
- Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, translating business requirements into effective procurement and supplier strategies.
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, legal requirements, information security standards, data privacy regulations, and internal governance frameworks.
- Identify and realize cost-saving opportunities while enabling innovation, supplier performance improvements, and business continuity.
- Lead procurement projects and change initiatives in a global matrix organization.
- Support selected sourcing initiatives within Marketing Services where required.
Qualifications and Experience
- University degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Solid several years of experience in strategic procurement, ideally with a strong focus on IT Procurement.
- Proven expertise in sourcing and managing software, cloud services, hardware, telecommunications, and IT service providers.
- Strong experience in supplier relationship management, contract negotiations, and stakeholder management within international environments.
- Knowledge of procurement and ERP systems, ideally SAP and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) solutions.
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Additional languages, particularly German, are an advantage.
Competencies
- Strong strategic, commercial, and analytical mindset.
- Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
- Ability to operate effectively in complex global matrix organizations.
- Strong stakeholder and change management capabilities.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills across all organizational levels, including senior leadership.
- Results-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently with a high degree of ownership.
- Collaborative team player with a strong customer and service orientation.
Benefits
- We are an international team of open-minded people with diverse and cross-functional experience
- Interesting and challenging tasks and projects
- As a family business, we are guided by the values of closeness, reliability, vision and independence; this culture is lived in practice and ensures an open and friendly working atmosphere from day one
- The best of both worlds: KWS Berlin combines the security of a large, stable company with the passion of a start-up
- Our location in the heart of Berlin-Schöneberg is very modern; directly opposite the underground station Bülowstraße and with secured car & bicycle parking spaces
- We offer 30d holidays, flexible working hours, holiday and Christmas bonuses, company pension scheme, JobRad and/or Jobticket
- True to our motto "Make yourself grow", we support the professional and personal development of our employees
Interested? Then submit your application via our online application system SuccessFactors! Please click the “Apply” button.
Job location
10783 Berlin, Berlin - Germany
Employer
Name
KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA | https://www.kws.com/de/de/karriere/job-portal/
Business sector
Support activities for crop production
Organisation size
Large enterprise (> 250 persons)
How to apply
How to apply
Gewünschte Bewerbungsarten: über Internet Internetadresse: https://jobs.kws.com/job/Berlin-Category-Manager-IT-&-Marketing-%28mdfd%29-BE/1434110233/ Stellenangebot-Details in der Jobsuche der BA aufrufen: 10001-1003715351-S
Contact
Nicht eingegeben
KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA, Grimsehlstr. 31, 37574 Einbeck, Deutschland, Niedersachsen
Northeim - Germany
Job vacancy ID
10001-1003715351-S
Country specific information
Living & Working: Germany
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Labour market information: Germany
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IMMEDIATE START
Business sector
Support activities for crop production
Work schedule
Full-time
Contract type
Direct hire
Occupation
Category manager
Employment period
Das Stellenangebot ist unbefristet
Number of posts
1
Job start date
16/9/2026
16
SEP
2026
Job vacancy
Job description
For KWS Berlin GmbH we are looking for a full-time permanent Category Manager IT & Marketing in Berlin who will be responsible for developing and implementing global sourcing strategies for IT products, services, and digital solutions, as well for Marketing projects. As a strategic business partner to IT, Digital, and other corporate functions, the role ensures value-driven procurement decisions that support KWS’ digital transformation, optimize costs, manage risks, and foster innovation. In addition, the position supports selected sourcing activities within Marketing Services.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute global category strategies for IT procurement in alignment with KWS business priorities and digital transformation objectives.
- Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing activities, including market analysis, sourcing strategy development, supplier selection, negotiations, contracting, and implementation.
- Manage procurement of software, hardware, cloud solutions, telecommunications, IT services, and other digital technologies.
- Negotiate complex software licensing, SaaS, cloud, managed services, and commercial agreements to achieve optimal business outcomes.
- Build, manage, and continuously develop strategic relationships with key technology suppliers and service providers.
- Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, translating business requirements into effective procurement and supplier strategies.
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, legal requirements, information security standards, data privacy regulations, and internal governance frameworks.
- Identify and realize cost-saving opportunities while enabling innovation, supplier performance improvements, and business continuity.
- Lead procurement projects and change initiatives in a global matrix organization.
- Support selected sourcing initiatives within Marketing Services where required.
Qualifications and Experience
- University degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Solid several years of experience in strategic procurement, ideally with a strong focus on IT Procurement.
- Proven expertise in sourcing and managing software, cloud services, hardware, telecommunications, and IT service providers.
- Strong experience in supplier relationship management, contract negotiations, and stakeholder management within international environments.
- Knowledge of procurement and ERP systems, ideally SAP and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) solutions.
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Additional languages, particularly German, are an advantage.
Competencies
- Strong strategic, commercial, and analytical mindset.
- Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
- Ability to operate effectively in complex global matrix organizations.
- Strong stakeholder and change management capabilities.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills across all organizational levels, including senior leadership.
- Results-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently with a high degree of ownership.
- Collaborative team player with a strong customer and service orientation.
Benefits
- We are an international team of open-minded people with diverse and cross-functional experience
- Interesting and challenging tasks and projects
- As a family business, we are guided by the values of closeness, reliability, vision and independence; this culture is lived in practice and ensures an open and friendly working atmosphere from day one
- The best of both worlds: KWS Berlin combines the security of a large, stable company with the passion of a start-up
- Our location in the heart of Berlin-Schöneberg is very modern; directly opposite the underground station Bülowstraße and with secured car & bicycle parking spaces
- We offer 30d holidays, flexible working hours, holiday and Christmas bonuses, company pension scheme, JobRad and/or Jobticket
- True to our motto "Make yourself grow", we support the professional and personal development of our employees
Interested? Then submit your application via our online application system SuccessFactors! Please click the “Apply” button.
Job location
10783 Berlin, Berlin - Germany
Employer
Name
KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA | https://www.kws.com/de/de/karriere/job-portal/
Business sector
Support activities for crop production
Organisation size
Large enterprise (> 250 persons)
How to apply
How to apply
Gewünschte Bewerbungsarten: über Internet Internetadresse: https://jobs.kws.com/job/Berlin-Category-Manager-IT-&-Marketing-%28mdfd%29-BE/1434110233/ Stellenangebot-Details in der Jobsuche der BA aufrufen: 10001-1003715351-S
Contact
Nicht eingegeben
KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA, Grimsehlstr. 31, 37574 Einbeck, Deutschland, Niedersachsen
Northeim - Germany
Job vacancy ID
10001-1003715351-S
Country specific information
Living & Working: Germany
Click here to get more information
Labour market information: Germany
Click here to get more information
EURES (EURopean Employment Services)
This site is managed by: European Labour Authority
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Contact the EU
Call us 00 800 6 7 8 9 10 11
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