Category Manager Appliances (a) - Wettingen

In this role, the incumbent will manage electrical and electro-mechanical components. This will entail the following task areas:

• Developing medium, long-term category and sourcing strategy in collaboration with Global Procurement Teams, New Product Development and Operations Team
• Aligning category and sourcing strategy, tactics and execution plan with relevant stakeholders
• Conducting Supplier Market Analysis, Price Analysis, Should-cost-analysis, identifying new opportunities (Project Management)
• Scouting, sourcing incl. RFPs and RFQs, and consolidation of suppliers worldwide (Supplier Relationship Management)
• Evaluation of suppliers in cooperation with Quality
• Conducting price negotiations, supplier agreements and executing contract management
• Optimizing procurement with regards to total cost of ownership, risk minimization, quality assurance, net working capital
• Cooperating with relevant stakeholders in order to drive the overall strategy
• Implementing, supporting, and ensuring the use of relevant strategic sourcing processes across the group
• Contributing to continuous improvement of value and quality

International player in appliances6 months contract with extension option

In order to be considered for the role, the selected candidate must have:

• Commercial or technical education including further education in related fields (Industrial Engineering / Business Administration / Supply Chain or similar)
• 5-10 years of work experience in category management/strategic or technical purchasing in manufacturing or assembly companies for electric and electro-mechanical components
• Experience in Appliances (e.g. professional kitchen appliances) is a plus
• Strong Communication in English (a must), German is a strong plus
• Experience working in Matrix organizations
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Proficient with common ERP Systems e.g. SAP
• Ability and openness to travel internationally

Hybrid working model.

The selected candidate will receive a great opportunity to have immediate impact on the Procurement Strategy of a highly renowned global player for appliances and broaden their professional expertise as well as network. Hybrid working model.