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Founded in 1968, SKAN is a pioneer in cleanroom equipment and the development of isolators for the pharmaceutical industry. Innovative products, tailor-made solutions and an effective service organisation have made SKAN a market leader and a key partner to industry and research laboratories.
At SKAN, healthy growth is important to us. We are always looking for talented individuals to fill a wide range of roles. Apply now!
Overview
To strengthen our global Category Management team, we are looking for an experienced individual to fill the position of Category Manager Direct Spend. In this role, you will actively shape the future of our product group strategies, drive cost savings, and continuously develop our supplier relationships. Your contribution will ensure that our procurement processes are not only efficient but also support our strategic corporate goals in the long term. Your exciting tasks will include negotiating framework agreements, managing supplier partnerships, and ensuring optimal conditions with the highest quality standards. Together with your colleagues across locations, you will leverage synergies within the SKAN Group and create real added value.
Thanks to your in-depth experience in the areas of resilient supply chains, risk minimization, compliance, and ESG, you will make a decisive contribution to an optimal total cost of ownership—and thus make a tangible contribution to SKAN's success.
Responsibilities
Support and strategic management of assigned product groups in the area of direct spend
Responsibility for cross-location management of existing suppliers as well as onboarding and qualification of new suppliers
Ensuring risk minimization and resilience of supply chains
Drafting and negotiating framework agreements and concluding agreements (e.g., NDAs, SQAs, development contracts)
Ensuring compliance with and documentation of compliance guidelines
Analyzing options for in-house or external production of goods and services
Serving as the central point of contact for defined product groups and projects
Continuously optimizing procurement processes
Conducting and documenting supplier audits and representing procurement issues in customer audits
University degree or comparable training such as commercial or technical training (EFZ or equivalent) with further training in procurement, supply chain management, or business administration
At least 5 years of experience in category management, ideally in the field of mechanical engineering and/or laboratory equipment
Experience in change management
Proficient in SAP and MS Office applications
Good German and business fluent English skills
Willingness to travel in Europe approx. 5-10% of the time
Softskills
Very good technical understanding
Enjoys helping to shape the global strategic realignment of procurement
Confident manner when working with various internal stakeholders
Ability to feel comfortable in a dynamic, growing matrix organization
Strong communication skills, negotiating skills, and ability to work in a team
We offer you
An open and collegial corporate culture
Freedom for ideas
Participation in sports and leisure activities
Support through further training, especially at our SKAN Academy
Intensive and job-oriented induction
Short decision-making processes and flat hierarchies
5 weeks of vacation and the possibility of additional vacation days
To apply, please upload your complete application documents (resume, diplomas, and references) to our career page. We are not currently working with external service providers or recruitment agencies for this position. For questions please contact Lea Sibold.
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