Category Manager (m/f/d)

We are seeking an experienced and motivated professional to join our Supply Chain Management team as a Category Manager!

This role focuses on managing specific product groups, particularly furniture procurement for our serviced apartments, with the potential to expand into other categories. The ideal candidate will bring valuable contacts within the furniture industry and demonstrate expertise in supplier relationship management, contract negotiations, and ensuring cost-effective, timely procurement.

How you'll be hosting with heart:

• Assist in developing and implementing procurement strategies for assigned categories in line with company objectives

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure quality products and competitive terms

• Conduct yearly negotiations to secure favorable pricing, maintain quality standards, and ensure reliable delivery timelines

• Identify and evaluate new suppliers, conducting regular market research to stay informed on industry trends

• Monitor supplier performance, address challenges, and mitigate risks to ensure a consistent supply chain

• Collaborate with internal teams such as design and operations to align procurement activities with project needs

• Support order management and forecasting processes to meet operational requirements

• Ensure compliance with company policies, contractual terms, and industry regulations

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

• Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken

• Experience in procurement or category management, ideally within the furniture or hospitality sectors

• Familiarity with supplier networks, particularly in the furniture industry, is a plus

• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills, focusing on cost-efficiency and quality

• Effective cross-functional communication and collaboration skills

• Analytical and problem-solving abilities with a detail-oriented mindset

• Capability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a dynamic environment

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.