Category Manager – Temporary Labor (SCM)

About the role

We are looking for a dynamic Category Manager to lead the sourcing, procurement and management of temporary labour across the region. The role is central to building a reliable, compliant and cost‑effective staffing supplier network that supports our IT and Engineering spend.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for temporary labour aligned with global category and supply‑base objectives.
• Lead end‑to‑end procurement processes, including supplier identification, negotiation, contract management and commercial agreements.
• Ensure all activities comply with local labour laws, immigration requirements and other regulatory restrictions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with staffing suppliers, regularly evaluating performance and reliability.
• Identify risks and put in place business continuity measures to guarantee uninterrupted labour supply.
• Drive programmes to improve cost efficiency, workforce quality and process reliability.
• Manage large‑scale regional projects in line with the global category strategy.
• Collaborate with the Global SCM Category Lead, Temporary Labour to refine the overall category strategy.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.
• Proven experience in temporary‑labour category management, strategic sourcing or procurement at a global level.
• In‑depth knowledge of legislative restrictions, labour laws and compliance requirements for temporary staffing.
• Strong negotiation, contract management and supplier relationship skills.
• High accountability, ability to manage complex projects and deliver results in a fast‑paced multinational environment.
• Excellent stakeholder management, analytical and decision‑making abilities.
• Fluency in English.

What we offer

• 5 weeks of vacation plus birthday leave.
• Flexible 7.5‑hour workday and hybrid working model after probation.
• Fully funded meal allowance and annual cafeteria benefit of CZK 7,000 for sports, learning and leisure.
• Company contribution to pension savings (2–3 % of salary) and discounted mobile phone plan.
• Recognition awards for work anniversaries and additional benefits under the collective agreement.
• Opportunity to work with global stakeholders and influence EMEA workforce strategies.