Category Manager (m/f/d)

Job description

About the Role at RobCo RobCo is building the category of Autonomous Industrial Robotics and we're doing it fast. We believe that automating the ordinary frees humans to do the extraordinary, and we're building the end-to-end robotics infrastructure to make that possible - hardware, software, and AI in one stack that just works. At RobCo, we automate the ordinary, so humans can do the extraordinary. To achieve this, we are looking for an ambitious Category Manager (m/f/d) to help us establish RobCo as leading provider of automation solutions. Your Responsibilities Strategic Procurement & Category Strategy: Define category strategies for hardware components. Analyze markets and suppliers to identify savings and innovation. Align with Engineering and Manufacturing on sourcing decisions Supplier Management: Build and develop the supplier base. Negotiate agreements, pricing, and SLAs. Review supplier performance and manage supply risks Operational Procurement: Ensure material availability across the production lifecycle. Coordinate with Supply Chain, Logistics, and Production Planning. Handle escalations for supply disruptions Cost Management: Own procurement budget and cost targets. Conduct TCO analyses and market benchmarking Cross-Functional Collaboration: Support R&D, Engineering, and Product Management on component selection and NPI. Contribute to commodity roadmaps and technology trends Compliance & Documentation: Ensure compliance with procurement policies and export control regulations. Maintain supplier data and contracts in ERP systems We're looking for someone who has: Several years of experience in strategic procurement or category management, ideally in hardware, electronics, or manufacturing environments Proven track record in developing category strategies and managing complex supplier relationships Strong negotiation skills and experience with framework agreements and commercial terms Solid understanding of TCO analysis, cost benchmarking, and budget management Experience collaborating cross-functionally with Engineering, R&D, and Product Management Confident use of ERP and procurement systems Analytical mindset, structured approach, and ability to manage multiple priorities independently Strong communication skills in German and English Why join RobCo? Develop modular, software-defined robotics solutions with us that set new standards in automa…