At Altro, we’ve been transforming spaces since 1919 with premium flooring and wall cladding solutions for the construction and transport industries.
Position Overview
We’re currently looking for a Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing of our bought‑in goods and walling products and drive value across our global supply chain.
If you are looking for the next step in your procurement career, keen to learn and have drive, motivation and a 'can‑do' approach to your work, we’d love to hear from you! Do you have knowledge of European supply chain regulations and German contract law? Even better!
In this role, you’ll develop and deliver strategic category plans for your allocated suppliers, leading sourcing activities that focus on cost efficiency, risk mitigation, and sustainability. You’ll manage supplier relationships, resolve supply issues, and maintain supplier intelligence to ensure continuity and value. Your responsibilities will also include conducting tendering, benchmarking, and cost‑benefit analysis to secure the best total cost of ownership. Alongside this, you’ll coach and support teams in procurement best practices, participate in risk analysis, and assist with budget preparation and forecasting. Finally, you’ll report on category plan progress and ensure compliance with procurement policies, driving excellence across the function.
Benefits
* Starting holiday entitlement of 25 days, with the option to buy more
* Defined contribution pension scheme
* Life assurance from day one
* Occupational Sick Pay and onsite Occupational Health Service
* Confidential 24‑hour life management and personal support service for you and your family
* Enhanced family‑friendly benefits, including Maternity, Paternity, and Shared Parental Leave
* Free eye tests for all employees
* A paid day off each year for volunteering
* Free car parking at all our sites
* Long service awards
* Learning and Development support, regardless of your career stage
* Various social events, including the company Christmas party
* Retirement advice and support
About Altro
So who are Altro? A leading European manufacturer and supplier of premium flooring and wall cladding systems for construction and transport. We have been going strong since 1919! Family owned and run, we share family values; we care about you, each other and what we do.
Diversity Statement
Everyone is welcome at Altro for who they are, no matter what their background is or how they identify. We appreciate that everyone is different and with that diverse uniqueness we can all thrive. “We don’t want you to just work here. We want you to belong here.”
Sounds like a great opportunity? Click apply today! We can’t wait to hear from you!
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