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In this strategic role, you will combine category strategy with hands-on execution, lead major sourcing and negotiation programs, and influence senior stakeholders and regional colleagues across Europe, the Americas, and APAC.\nYou will work in a global category environment. The direct team is based in Europe, with category representatives in the Americas and APAC operating through a dotted-line structure. 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