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