Global Category Manager – Direct Material 100%

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Global Category Manager – Direct Material 100%

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams in the development and execution of category strategies for direct material to support divisional plans
• Manage and optimize global spend within fiscal and multi-year plans to ensure cost-saving results
• Lead (indirect) the global category management organization for direct material and provide functional guidance to site buyers
• Track and monitor market conditions and proactively mitigate supply chain risks through robust contingency planning
• Collaborate with legal and functional business owners to negotiate regional and global supply agreements
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers, manage the supplier base, and lead regular supplier reviews focused on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
• Create and lead global sourcing events, including supplier campaigns, e-Auctions, and complex negotiations
• Manage and monitor cost and quality targets, tracking savings achievements for the entire direct material spend
• Implement and monitor ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) criteria and CO2-footprint reduction goals within the supply base
• Drive the adoption of digital procurement tools and data analytics to increase transparency and process efficiency
• Support strategic divisional projects and other group procurement initiatives with expert sourcing insights

Your Profile

• Technical or commercial degree combined with further education in procurement or business administration
• Proven track record in a global category management or strategic procurement role, ideally within a technical, automotive or medical environment
• Strong ability to lead functional teams and inspire stakeholders across departments and locations
• Advanced skills in identifying efficiency potential and analyzing market trends to translate data into actionable strategies
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills (minimum B2 in German and English) at all company levels
• Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel) and experience with SAP or other advanced e-Sourcing tools
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, and IATF 16949 or other ISO certifications
• Familiarity with other applications such as SalesForce, Qlik (or other Business Warehouse systems) is a plus

We offer

• Detailed onboarding and support from a collegial and motivated team
• An interesting and diverse field of activity with excellent development opportunities
• Modern working conditions, an attractive compensation model, and very good social benefits
• The opportunity to significantly contribute to the strategic success of an established global company
• A challenging position that encourages a sense of entrepreneurship in a dynamic environment

Contact

Charly Baggenstos
Head of HR Switzerland
BAUMANN Federn AG
Phone: +41 55 286 82 46