Category Manager IT & Marketing (m / df / d)

KWS kws.com Open · verified Sep 16, 2026

Berlin Manager General Marketing

Mid-level General Marketing role at KWS. Berlin · no salary stated · we estimate €45,000–€52,000.

Estimated pay

KWS has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.

€45,000 – €52,000

What the middle half of mid-level general marketing roles in Berlin paid, among postings that did state a salary.

Worked out from 29 postings that stated pay, median €48,000. Last updated Mar 10, 2026.

Role brief

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What you'll do

Shape global IT category strategies around KWS priorities and digital transformation
Lead sourcing from market review through supplier choice, negotiation, contracting, and rollout
Manage procurement for software, hardware, cloud, telecommunications, IT services, and digital technologies
Advise stakeholders, maintain technology supplier relationships, and enforce procurement, security, privacy, and governance standards
Lead global procurement and change projects while supporting selected Marketing Services sourcing work

What you bring

Hold a university degree in business administration, industrial engineering, supply chain management, or a related discipline
Bring several years of strategic procurement experience, preferably focused on IT
Know how to source and manage software, cloud, hardware, telecommunications, and IT service providers
Have international experience with suppliers, contracts, and stakeholder management
Use procurement or ERP systems, ideally SAP and SRM tools, and communicate fluently in English

Who this fits

You’ll suit a proactive, commercially minded professional who can negotiate, influence stakeholders, work independently, and manage change in a global matrix. The role is full-time and permanent in Berlin. German or another additional language is helpful, but fluent English is required.

From the employer

For KWS Berlin GmbH we are looking for a full-time permanent Category Manager IT & Marketing in Berlin who will be responsible for developing and implementing global sourcing strategies for IT products, services, and digital solutions, as well for Marketing projects. As a strategic business partner to IT, Digital, and other corporate functions, the role ensures value-driven procurement decisions that support KWS’ digital transformation, optimize costs, manage risks, and foster innovation. In addition, the position supports selected sourcing activities within Marketing Services.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute global category strategies for IT procurement in alignment with KWS business priorities and digital transformation objectives.
Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing activities, including market analysis, sourcing strategy development, supplier selection, negotiations, contracting, and implementation.
Manage procurement of software, hardware, cloud solutions, telecommunications, IT services, and other digital technologies.
Negotiate complex software licensing, SaaS, cloud, managed services, and commercial agreements to achieve optimal business outcomes.
Build, manage, and continuously develop strategic relationships with key technology suppliers and service providers.
Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, translating business requirements into effective procurement and supplier strategies.
Ensure compliance with procurement policies, legal requirements, information security standards, data privacy regulations, and internal governance frameworks.
Identify and realize cost-saving opportunities while enabling innovation, supplier performance improvements, and business continuity.
Lead procurement projects and change initiatives in a global matrix organization.
Support selected sourcing initiatives within Marketing Services where required.

Qualifications and Experience

University degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
Solid several years of experience in strategic procurement, ideally with a strong focus on IT Procurement.
Proven expertise in sourcing and managing software, cloud services, hardware, telecommunications, and IT service providers.
Strong experience in supplier relationship management, contract negotiations, and stakeholder management within international environments.
Knowledge of procurement and ERP systems, ideally SAP and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) solutions.
Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Additional languages, particularly German, are an advantage.

Competencies

Strong strategic, commercial, and analytical mindset.
Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
Ability to operate effectively in complex global matrix organizations.
Strong stakeholder and change management capabilities.
Excellent communication and presentation skills across all organizational levels, including senior leadership.
Results-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently with a high degree of ownership.
Collaborative team player with a strong customer and service orientation.

Benefits

We are an international team of open-minded people with diverse and cross-functional experience
Interesting and challenging tasks and projects
As a family business, we are guided by the values of closeness, reliability, vision and independence; this culture is lived in practice and ensures an open and friendly working atmosphere from day one
The best of both worlds: KWS Berlin combines the security of a large, stable company with the passion of a start-up
Our location in the heart of Berlin-Schöneberg is very modern; directly opposite the underground station Bülowstraße and with secured car & bicycle parking spaces
We offer 30d holidays, flexible working hours, holiday and Christmas bonuses, company pension scheme, JobRad and/or Jobticket
True to our motto "Make yourself grow", we support the professional and personal development of our employees

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