Head of Category & Partner Management - Procurement (f/m/d)

Your area of work:

The Procurement Section of Deutsche Börse Group focusses on strategic business partnering. We are looking for a Head of Category & Partner Management who combines commercial excellence, senior stakeholder management, and transformational leadership. You will shape Group-wide category strategies, advise senior leaders, lead strategic sourcing, and help build a high-performing One Group Procurement organization.

Your responsibilities:

• Advise senior business leaders and build strong executive partnerships

• Develop Group-wide category and sourcing strategies aligned with business priorities

• Lead complex sourcing, negotiations, and supplier initiatives

• Create value through cost optimization, innovation, risk mitigation, and sustainability

• Manage strategic supplier relationships and performance

• Drive procurement transformation, digitization, and continuous improvement

• Provide functional leadership and develop procurement talent

• Strengthen collaboration, governance, and a One Group mindset

Your profile:

• Degree in business, economics, finance, engineering, or a related field

• 10+ years of senior experience in procurement, category management, commercial leadership, or consulting

• Strong track record in sourcing, supplier management, and high-value negotiations

• Experience in international, complex, and regulated environments

• Executive presence and ability to influence senior stakeholders

• Senior track record in transformation, digitization, and innovation

• Proven people leadership focused on empowerment, talent development, and performance