Category manager

KanadeviaInova

Milano, Lombardia, Italy Hybrid permanent

Posted: April 24, 2026

Job Description

Welcome to Kanadevia Inova, a global innovation leader in the waste infrastructure space, where we believe in creating a sustainable future through technology and innovation.

Transforming Waste into Value

At Kanadevia Inova, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of waste-to-X technology. We are not just waste managers; we are creators of value from what communities discard. Your role at Kanadevia Inova directly contributes to turning something once considered useless - waste - into something invaluable: energy, heat, hydrogen, fertilizer, and beyond..

Find out more about Kanadevia Inova at www.kanadevia-inova.com.

• Develop, communicate and implement comprehensive category strategies aligned with overall business objectives and needs (WTx, RG, SyS) and collective all relevant inputs from the execution team (projects)
• Identify business synergies opportunities to enrich the category strategies.
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and threats in the assigned category, and establish the should-cost.
• Establish sourcing objectives and priorities (sourcing roadmap) in terms of regions, lots, suppliers. 
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to support the business objective (claims, negotiations)

• 5+ years' experience as category manager ideally within EPC, Energy from waste
• Master in supply chain or Engineering degree with experience in sourcing, category management and or procurement
• Good technical and product understanding
• Advanced and proven skills in: Strategy development, Contract negotiation, Project management
• English fluency (B2/C1), any other language will be considered a plus

Employee perks, benefits

• Permanent contract
• Annual Bonus
• Flexible working time (core time 9-17:00)
• Home Office possible 2 days a week
• Referral Program
• Travel allowance
• Support for professional and career growth, education and training

*Eligibility for benefits is subject to internal rules

Please, send your cv in English!

For HR agencies: Please note that we do not accept applications coming from agencies. Thank you.

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