Global Category Manager (f/m/x) - Remote‑first

NovaTaste is a global leader in taste innovation. With its broad portfolio of renowned brands such as WIBERG, Gewürzmüller, Gewürzmühle Nesse, Mühlehof Gewürze, Eppers, McClancy, Piasa, AMCO, Redbrook, BSA WIBERG, and The Mighty, NovaTaste offers a range of value-add savory ingredients and blends to improve taste and texture, as well as extend the shelf life of food products for its customers. NovaTaste has over 2,400 employees and supplies food manufacturers, butchers and foodservice players across Europe, North America and Asia.

Tasks

• Develop and implement global category strategies aligned with business objectives
• Analyze spend, market trends, and supply risks on a global level
• Define and execute sourcing strategies (e.g. make-or-buy, single vs. multi-sourcing)
• Lead global supplier selection, negotiations, and contract management
• Drive cost savings, value creation, and total cost of ownership (TCO) improvements
• Collaborate with regional/local procurement teams to align global and local needs
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks (e.g. geopolitical, financial, capacity risks)
• Support innovation and sustainability initiatives with key suppliers
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements
• Lead or contribute to global procurement projects and transformation initiatives
• Provide category insights and reporting to senior management and stakeholders
• Willingness to travel of approx. 10–20%

Your Profile

• University Degree in business or economics
• Minimum of 6–8 years of professional experience in international procurement (raw materials)
• Results-oriented with a strong ownership mindset
• Structured, proactive, and solution-oriented working style
• Continuous improvement and learning mindset
• Strong skills in Excel, BI tools, and ERP systems (e.g. SAP)
• Ability to lead global category initiatives without direct authority
• Excellent negotiation skills at senior level
• Experience with global sourcing and supplier consolidation
• Fluent spoken and written English skills (global working environment)

Benefits

• Excellent lunch options at gourmet level in our company restaurant
• Attractive discounts on our products
• Professional, free support for mental health through our partner nilo.health
• Physiotherapy with a low co-payment, company doctor, and occupational pension scheme
• ClimateTicket Salzburg and company bike leasing
• Flexible working hours through an attractive flexitime model
• Flat organizational structure with a first-name culture and short decision-making paths
• A constructive and innovative working environment in a successful, internationally active company

The minimum gross salary for this position is € 3.236,14 per month on a full-time basis. We offer a compensation package that significantly reflects your skills and experience.