Global Category Manager
(m/f/d)
Permanent employment with our customer Zug Start date: asap Reference number: 872234/1
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Responsibilities
1. Develop and implement a global procurement strategy for mechanical and engineered components, aligned with business and operational priorities
2. Drive total cost of ownership improvements through cost modeling, design-to-cost initiatives, and value engineering
3. Establish and maintain costed BOM frameworks to support product lifecycle decisions and cost transparency
4. Lead sourcing initiatives including supplier selection, dual sourcing strategies, and qualification processes to strengthen supply continuity and competitiveness
5. Lead commercial negotiations covering pricing, capacity, quality and compliance aspects
6. Continuous cost improvements and TCO optimization
7. Evaluate and improve supplier performance (quality, delivery, responsiveness)
8. Optimize effectiveness of sourcing strategies across regions and production sites
9. Contribution to innovation, product cost targets and sustainability goals
10. Team capability growth and talent development
11. Identify opportunities for value analysis/value engineering (VA/VE) and supplier-led innovation
Profile
12. Education in a relevant field (Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering or similar), Advanced degree (MBA or Master’s) is an advantage
13. Solid experience in Global Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Supply Chain within technically oriented or industrial environments
14. Proven experience in managing global categories for electrical, electronic, or electromechanical components
15. Strong track record in cost optimization, supplier negotiations, and risk management
16. Solid understanding of cost structures for engineered components
17. Experience with procurement systems and analytics tools (, SAP, Ariba or similar)
18. Fluent in English; additional languages beneficial
Benefits
19. A highly motivated team and an open way of communication
20. Dynamic and innovative market environment
21. Flat hierarchies