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The Global Category Manager for is responsible for leading the global strategy and portfolio management. This includes developing and implementing strategic sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving innovation to achieve global procurement objectives in the areas of sustainability, quality, cost, delivery, and network.
This is where you'll excel
* You develop and implement global category strategies as well as lead cross-functional project teams to execute sourcing projects and initiatives
* You build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and negotiate and manage contracts, pricing, and terms
* You monitor market trends and apply cost-effective solutions as well as identify and drive cost reduction initiatives
* In this role you collaborate with R&D and life cycle management teams to incorporate new technologies
* You identify and mitigate global supply chain risks
These are the skills you'll need
* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Economics or Supply Chain Management
* 5-7 years of experience in procurement combined with production and R&D, with at least 2 years in a global category management role
* Strong project management skills and ability to lead cross-functional teams
* Very good communication skills in German and English (minimum B2)
* Ability to work in a dynamic environment
* Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 20% of the time
VIVA Restaurant
We offer our employees a daily fitness menu from 7, 50 CHF.
Attractive mobility concept
We offer an OSTWIND ZVV / Z-Pass + half-fare travelcard for CHF 365 + CHF 400 public transport credit as well as an attractive first-class travelcard or free parking.
Health-Port
We are committed to preventive health care through laboratory analyses, massages, nutritional advice, physiotherapy, group courses and a company doctor.
Mobile phone subscriptions
We offer special conditions for cell phone subscriptions via Mobilezone with Sunrise and Swisscom.
Employer-funded pension plan
The Bühler Pension Fund offers Bühler employees an independent pension fund that ensures reliable financial security in retirement: www.pk-buhler.ch
Attractive vacation entitlement
Enough time for relaxation and personal interests - we offer from 25 to 30 days of vacation per year depending on age.
Questions? We are happy to answer them!
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Creating impact together at Bühler!
Two billion people eat food every day that was produced with Bühler equipment. One billion people drive vehicles whose parts were manufactured with our machines.
Bühler aims to balance humanity, nature, and the economy in every decision as it develops solutions that unlock sustainable business opportunities in the global food, feed, and mobility industries.
We strive to create innovations for a better world, with a special focus on healthy, safe, and sustainable solutions. Therefore, we team up with customers, start-ups, multinationals, and academia to accelerate impact together.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Marketing and Sales
* Industries
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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