Head of Category & Partner Management - Procurement (f/m/d)

Frankfurt am Main

Your career at Deutsche Börse Group

Your area of work:

The Procurement Section of Deutsche Börse Group focusses on strategic business partnering. We are looking for a Head of Category & Partner Management who combines commercial excellence, senior stakeholder management, and transformational leadership. You will shape Group-wide category strategies, advise senior leaders, lead strategic sourcing, and help build a high-performing One Group Procurement organization.

Your responsibilities:

• Advise senior business leaders and build strong executive partnerships
• Develop Group-wide category and sourcing strategies aligned with business priorities
• Lead complex sourcing, negotiations, and supplier initiatives
• Create value through cost optimization, innovation, risk mitigation, and sustainability
• Manage strategic supplier relationships and performance
• Drive procurement transformation, digitization, and continuous improvement
• Provide functional leadership and develop procurement talent
• Strengthen collaboration, governance, and a One Group mindset

Your profile:

• Degree in business, economics, finance, engineering, or a related field
• 10+ years of senior experience in procurement, category management, commercial leadership, or consulting
• Strong track record in sourcing, supplier management, and high-value negotiations
• Experience in international, complex, and regulated environments
• Executive presence and ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Senior track record in transformation, digitization, and innovation
• Proven people leadership focused on empowerment, talent development, and performance

Why Deutsche Börse Group?

We are committed to providing a work environment where everyone feels welcome and can reach their full potential. Our standards go far beyond simply matching candidates with the right position.

Mobility

We enable you to move freely with our job tickets, job (e-)bikes and free parking opportunities.

Work environment

Collaboration, communication, or deep focus – in our modern office buildings you will find the perfect work environment. Free drinks and food and meal allowances included.

Health and wellbeing

We care for your health and wellbeing and besides various health promotion measures we offer you a group accident insurance and additional insurance offers at discounted rates.

Financial stability

We provide financial stability by offering attractive salaries, company pension schemes, participation in our Group Share Plan, as well as bonuses, subsidies and discounts.

Hybrid work

Collaborate and exchange on-site or work remotely several days a week in line with business needs and local regulations. Our hybrid working model combines the best of both worlds.

Flexible working hours

We want your job to fit your life situation and offer flexible working time models, childcare allowance, or the possibility to study alongside your job.

Internationality

Our market infrastructures are globally connected. Working with us means collaborating with like-minded colleagues across over 60 locations from more than 100 nations.

Development

We promote individual development by offering internal development programmes, mentoring, further education and training budgets.