Ppb Global Category Manager (m/f/d) /b /p /p Permanent employment with our customer Zug Start date: asap Reference number: /1 ppb Diesen Job teilen oder drucken /b /p /p ppb Responsibilities /b /p /p liDevelop and implement a global procurement strategy for mechanical and engineered components, aligned with business and operational priorities /liliDrive total cost of ownership improvements through cost modeling, design-to-cost initiatives, and value engineering /liliEstablish and maintain costed BOM frameworks to support product lifecycle decisions and cost transparency /liliLead sourcing initiatives including supplier selection, dual sourcing strategies, and qualification processes to strengthen supply continuity and competitiveness /liliLead commercial negotiations covering pricing, capacity, quality and compliance aspects /liliContinuous cost improvements and TCO optimization /liliEvaluate and improve supplier performance (quality, delivery, responsiveness) /liliOptimize effectiveness of sourcing strategies across regions and production sites /liliContribution to innovation, product cost targets and sustainability goals /liliTeam capability growth and talent development /liliIdentify opportunities for value analysis/value engineering (VA/VE) and supplier-led innovation /li ppb Profile /b /p /p liEducation in a relevant field (Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering or similar), Advanced degree (MBA or Master’s) is an advantage /liliSolid experience in Global Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Supply Chain within technically oriented or industrial environments /liliProven experience in managing global categories for electrical, electronic, or electromechanical components /liliStrong track record in cost optimization, supplier negotiations, and risk management /liliSolid understanding of cost structures for engineered components /liliExperience with procurement systems and analytics tools (, SAP, Ariba or similar) /liliFluent in English; additional languages beneficial /li ppb Benefits /b /p /p liA highly motivated team and an open way of communication /liliDynamic and innovative market environment /liliFlat hierarchies /li