Senior Category Manager - Data & Online Services (m/f/d)*

As part of the Global Sourcing Team and reporting to the Global Category Manager for Data & Online Services you will take ownership of strategic procurement initiatives in the subcategories of Financial Data, Insurance Data, Rating Data and all other kinds of data.
You will focus on delivering optimal sourcing solutions that create business value, strengthen supplier relationships, support digital transformation, and ensure compliance with regulatory and risk standards.
In this senior role, you will lead complex, high-spend global projects and collaborate with stakeholders across all levels of the organization.

Your Job

• Ensure strategic procurement processes including demand management, tenders, offer evaluations, contract negotiations and implementation
• Support the Global Category Manager in developing sourcing, supplier, and risk strategies, as well as shaping the process value chain
• Ensure alignment and implementation of global procurement strategies across the organization
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal key stakeholders and suppliers
• Influence stakeholders and senior business partners to support and implement sourcing strategies
• Apply deep category and market knowledge to identify opportunities and drive results
• Foster global interaction with the procurement functions within Munich Re Group (e.g. ERGO, MEAG)
• Promote the use of digital procurement tools and improve user satisfaction (e.g. Coupa)
• Ensure all sourcing activities comply with legal, regulatory, and corporate social responsibility standards

• Degree in economics, engineering, supply chain management or a comparable qualification
• Extensive experience in procurement, with a proven track record of leading strategic sourcing and supplier management
• In-depth knowledge of purchasing external data or/and software/SaaS
• Prior experience in Insurance industry preferred in Procurement or Data related roles
• Strong international negotiation and advanced contracting skills for complex sourcing projects
• Experience supporting global strategies across business units and countries
• Analytical, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to manage complexity
• Skilled in procurement tools and technologies, such as e-sourcing platforms, AI, and analytics software
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English
• Customer-focused and confident working across all levels in an international environment

Application Instructions
In order to consider your application, we require your application to be submitted via our online applicant portal. In addition to uploading your CV, we recommend writing a cover letter to tell us more about why the position is of interest to you.

About us
As the world's leading reinsurance company with more than 16,000 employees at over 50 locations, Munich Re introduces a paradigm shift in the way you think about insurance. By turning uncertainty into a manageable risk we enable fundamental change. Join us working on topics today that will concern society tomorrow, whether that be climate change, major construction projects, medical risk assessment or even space travel.
Together we embrace a culture where multiskilled teams dare to think big. We create the new and the different for our clients and cultivate innovation.
Sounds like you? Push boundaries with us and be part of Munich Re.
Our employees are our greatest strength. That’s why we offer them a wide range of benefits. You can find some examples below.

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: we embrace the power of differences and are convinced that diversity fosters innovation and resilience and enables us to act braver and better.
• Continuous Learning: we believe that continuous learning is a key differentiator and critical for building new skills and accelerating growth.
• Career Mobility: we actively support career mobility, and our strong global and regional presence offers a wealth of career growth opportunities for you.

Rewards & Recognition

• Competitive salary: appropriate compensation for your high level of commitment.
• Retirement provision: state of the art in-house pension solutions.
• Work-life balance: promoting the compatibility of family and work in addition to overall work-life balance.
• Health management: focus on your physical and mental health far beyond legal requirements.
• Hybrid working: living the best of both worlds – we offer you a very flexible approach as well as the opportunity to work from abroad on an occasional basis.

* Munich Re not only stands for fairness with regard to its clients; it is also an equal opportunities employer. Severely disabled candidates will also be prioritized, if equally qualified.

Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft
Sascha Srbecky, HR Consultant