Global Category Manager – Supplier Negotiation & Strategic Procurement
Location: Site-based role in the wider Landquart area
Our client is a leading international manufacturing organisation seeking an experienced procurement professional to join its global procurement team.
This is a highly commercial and negotiation-focused procurement role where success is driven by your ability to manage supplier relationships, deliver cost reductions, secure supply and achieve commercial targets in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Manage assigned global procurement categories and supplier relationships
Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers to achieve cost reduction targets
Conduct RFQs and benchmark supplier pricing against market conditions
Secure competitive commercial terms whilst ensuring continuity of supply
Identify and develop new supplier opportunities where appropriate
Monitor market developments, pricing trends and supply chain risks
Drive supplier performance improvements across cost, quality and delivery
Build strong relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders
Support the development and execution of category and sourcing strategies
Deliver measurable procurement savings and business value
Candidate Profile
Proven experience within procurement, category management, commodity management or strategic sourcing
Strong negotiation skills with a track record of delivering measurable cost savings
Experience managing direct materials, raw materials or manufacturing-related spend categories
Commercially minded with the ability to influence suppliers and stakeholders effectively
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Comfortable operating within a fast-paced, results-driven environment
Excellent communication and relationship management skills
Fluent English required
This opportunity is ideally suited to procurement professionals who thrive in commercially focused environments and enjoy delivering results through supplier negotiation, cost optimisation and strategic supplier management.
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