Global Category Manager - Corporate Services (all genders)
Join TeamViewer as Global Category Manager – Corporate Services and lead strategic procurement of HR, Legal, IT Services, and more - driving cost efficiency, innovation, and global value creation.
TeamViewer provides a leading Digital Workplace platform that connects people with technology—enabling, improving and automating digital processes to make work work better. Our software solutions harness the power of AI and shape the future of digitalization.
We believe that our diverse teams and strong company culture are key to the success of our products and technologies, that hundreds of millions of users around the world and around 645,000 customers across all industries rely on. With more than 1,900 employees worldwide, we celebrate the unique perspectives and talents that each individual brings to the table and foster a dynamic work environment where new ideas thrive. Are you ready to join our team and make an impact?
Responsibilities
As Category Manager – Corporate Services, you will be responsible for the strategic procurement and end-to-end category management of Professional Services such as HR, Legal, IT Services, Consulting, Travel and Facility Management across our global organization. You will develop and implement a comprehensive category strategy, manage key suppliers and commercial agreements, and ensure cost-efficient, innovative, and future-oriented procurement decisions. In this role, you will work closely with stakeholders from HR, Legal, IT and Finance to understand requirements, optimize total cost of ownership and drive value across the organization. You will lead complex sourcing initiatives, negotiate high-impact contracts, and support the global procurement strategy with market insights, risk management and continuous improvement.
Identify and drive cost reduction, process efficiency, and value creation initiatives across global, regional, and site-level for HR, Legal, IT Services and Finance categories.
Contribute to high-impact strategic projects with visibility at executive level and help shape a future-oriented procurement landscape.
Develop and implement category procurement strategies in close collaboration with global stakeholders such as IT, Finance, Legal.
Manage and lead complex contract negotiations.
Support the integration of sustainability, compliance, and risk management into procurement decisions and supplier selection processes.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define requirements, align sourcing strategies with business needs, and ensure smooth execution.
Monitor market trends, supplier performance, innovation, and risk factors to continuously improve the supplier base and overall category performance.
Ensure full adherence to global procurement policies, governance standards, and contribute to the improvement of tools, processes, and best practices.
Requirements
Extensive professional experience (at least 3-5 years) in Strategic Procurement and Category Management, preferably in HR / Legal / IT Services Categories.
Strong knowledge of sourcing processes and supplier management.
Proven ability to manage complex supplier contracts and negotiations at a regional or global level.
Experience in driving cost optimization, efficiency improvements, and supporting category strategy implementation.
Excellent negotiation and analytical skills.
Strong competence in analyzing spend numbers, structure projects, and communicate progress to stakeholders and the management.
Ability to collaborate effectively across organizational units and functions, and ability to build strong and trustful relationships with internal stakeholders as well as with Key Suppliers.
Capable of communicating complex procurement topics clearly and persuasively.
Team player with assertiveness, ownership mentality, and a solution-oriented approach.
Strong communication skills, able to build relationships and influence decisions constructively.
Structured, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in an international environment.
Fluency in German and English (mandatory), other language skills are a plus.
What we offer
Onsite Onboarding in our HQ office for an optimal start
Great compensation and benefits packages including company achievement bonus or sales bonus, company stocks and regular salary reviews
Premiums for the private pension plan (BAV) up to the maximum amount are topped up by TeamViewer
Public transport friendly offices
Option to lease an e-bike (Germany only)
Special terms for local gyms
Access to Corporate Benefits platform with many discounts
Regular Team events and company-wide celebrations
Open door policy, no dress code rules, frequent all Hands and Leadership Lunches
Hybrid and Flexible work time with up to 50% home office
Work From Abroad Program allowing up to 40 days of work outside your contracting country
We celebrate diversity as one of core values, join and drive one of the c-a-r-e initiatives together with us!
TeamViewer is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcome and supported. We C-A-R-E and understand that our diverse, values-driven culture makes us stronger. As we continue to grow as a company, we also focus on enabling our employees to grow both personally and professionally. We are proud to have an open and embracing workplace environment that will empower you to be your best no matter your gender, civil or family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, education level, or race.
- Department
- Corporate
- Locations
- Berlin, Göppingen, Stuttgart
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Type of Job
- Non Student