Global Category Manager (m/f/d)

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Stellenbeschreibung

• 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

Profil

• 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

Das Angebot

• A highly motivated team and an open way of communication
• Dynamic and innovative market environment
• Flat hierarchies

Contact at Hays
Alexander Benjamin Alfred Kolb

Reference number
872234/1