Senior Category Manager (m/f/d)

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Category Manager to join our Supply Chain Management team. This key position will be responsible for overseeing the procurement at Limehome, specially for furniture of our serviced apartments as well as potential opening up/managing further categories. The ideal candidate will have established contacts within the furniture industry and a proven track record of successfully managing sustainable supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring cost-effective and timely procurement.

How you'll be hosting with heart:

• Support developing and implementing procurement strategies across all categories in alignment with the company's objectives.

• Develop solutions tailored for international markets, achieving an optimal balance between local adaptations and supplier selection while maintaining a unified, company-wide procurement strategy.

• Manage a Procurement Manager and support the team member in supplier development and category management.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, leveraging industry contacts to secure quality products and favorable terms.

• Lead yearly negotiations, ensuring optimal pricing, quality standards, and delivery reliability.

• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including design and operations teams, to understand project requirements and timelines.

• Identify and evaluate new suppliers, conducting regular market analyses to stay ahead of industry trends and opportunities.

• Oversee supplier performance, managing issues, and mitigating risks to ensure a consistent supply of high-quality products and good supplier relationships.

• Support order management and forecasting processes to meet operational requirements

• Ensure compliance with company policies, contractual terms, and regulatory standards throughout the procurement process.

What you'll need to shoot for the stars with us:

• Proven experience in a senior procurement role, ideally within the furniture or hospitality sectors.

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a managerial position.

• Strong network and established relationships within the furniture industry.

• Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills, with a focus on achieving both cost efficiency and quality standards.

• Ability to work cross-functionally and effectively communicate with internal stakeholders.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with an eye for detail.

• Experience in managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of our serviced apartment offerings by driving efficient and strategic procurement processes.

We're designed to stay:

• Hybrid Office Model: We offer a flexible and empowering work environment - you can choose to work 100% from our office in the Werksviertel in Munich or from home.

• Relocation Support: We'll financially support your move to Munich if you live further away than 300km from our office.

• Oneteam: We are #oneteam with a transparent company culture by staying up to date with each other through team stand-ups, regular All-Hands and suite events (Summer, Wiesn, Christmas).

• Growth and Development: We make sure that you keep growing - through constant feedback, peer reviews and exchanges with focus on your development.

• Limitless learning: We offer you the possibility to choose an external development format that will help you in reaching your full potential without any limits in budget.

• Workation: You have the chance to work twice per year for a duration of up to 4 weeks from a different country in the European Union. Our limehomies love traveling so we want to give them the chance to work from inspiring new locations regularly.

• Sabbatical: After your 1,5 years anniversary with limehome we offer the possibility for a 3-month sabbatical. You can use it for whatever you want: may it be traveling, spending time with your besties or volunteering.

• Everything for our limehomies: We focus on your physical wellbeing (Urban Sports Club), to your mental wellbeing (Nilo.health), or even staycations in one of our beautiful limehomes, and many more suite benefits. Join us and find out!

Patricia is looking forward to your application.

Who we are:
limehome is a digital hotel concept. Our mission is to design a convenient and comfortable experience for our guests with a digital-first approach. Through our Tech DNA and fully digital-enabled guest journey, we want to be the 1st choice in travel for everyone, everywhere. We offer high-quality and comfortable suites in more than 220 locations in 10 European countries.