Category Manager Electrical & Electromechanical Components

Evatec AG; Lavamünd; Hybrid; EUR 75.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flat hierarchies

Home office options

Free breakfast

Free covered parking

Good public transport connections

Zusammenfassung

Evatec AG in Austria seeks a Category Manager for Electrical Components to lead a key procurement category across our multinational team. You will drive sourcing strategies, negotiate terms, and build strong supplier partnerships to ensure long-term supply security.

You bring 5-8 years international procurement experience, electrical know-how, and fluency in German and English. We offer a 42-hour work week with flexitime, home office options, flat hierarchies, and various staff benefits.

Qualifikationen

• 5-8 years international procurement experience in plant engineering, capital equipment, or industrial manufacturing.
• Electrical know-how on components, motors, control cabinets, and electromechanical systems.
• Fluent in German and English; ability to travel ~15%.

Aufgaben

• Negotiate price and contracts for electrical components with foresight and favorable terms.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize procurement costs.
• Establish and develop a strategic supplier network; conduct regular reviews.
• Monitor market developments and support stakeholders with strategic/technical decisions.

Kenntnisse

Negotiation

Category strategy

Cost optimization

Supplier relationship management

Market intelligence

Ausbildung

Electrical engineering background

Procurement training

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

SAP

Jobbeschreibung

Category Manager Electrical & Electromechanical Components

Evatec specializes in designing, developing, producing, and selling high-tech thin film deposition equipment for the semiconductor, advanced packaging, optical, and optoelectronics markets.
Our multinational team of scientists, engineers, and support staff in Switzerland is complemented by a global network of sales and technical support staff across 15 countries in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Make a Difference – Embrace a Culture of Ownership and Decision Making

Grow – Take Development and Training Opportunities

Go Global – Thrive in a Multicultural, Global Business Environment

What you can expect from us

• access_time 42-hour work week with flexitime and home office options
• account_circle Flat hierarchies for better communication and collaboration
• free_breakfast Canteen and self-catering options at our Layers Cafe
• directions_car Free covered parking
• tram Good public transport connections
• monetization_on Variety of discounts (e.g., fitness center memberships, car purchases, mobile phones, computers, etc.)
• chat Language Training Programmes
• people Company and team events to foster the spirit

Job Description

Behind every innovative system are the right electrical components. Do you want to help shape that foundation? As a Category Manager for Electrical Components, you will be responsible for a key category and ensure that our technologies can be successfully developed through strategic sourcing, strong supplier partnerships, and in-depth market expertise.

What you will be doing

• check Negotiate with foresight: you lead price and contract negotiations for electrical components, motors, control cabinets, and electrical assemblies while securing the best possible commercial terms
• check Drive category strategy: you develop and implement sourcing strategies for your category, aligned with our business objectives
• check Optimize costs and processes: you identify cost-saving opportunities, evaluate supplier quotations, and continuously improve procurement and inventory costs
• check Build strong supplier partnerships: you establish and develop a strategic supplier network, conduct regular business reviews, and ensure long-term supply security
• check Leverage market intelligence: you monitor market developments within your category and support internal stakeholders with your expertise in strategic and technical decision-making

What you should bring

• check Strong educational background: you have a technical or commercial qualification, ideally with an electrical engineering background, complemented by further training in procurement or supply chain management
• check Technical sourcing expertise: you bring 5-8 years of international procurement experience, ideally within plant engineering, capital equipment, or industrial manufacturing
• check Electrical know-how: you have a solid understanding of electrical components, motors, control cabinets, and electromechanical systems
• check Digital proficiency: you work confidently with MS Office and ERP systems; SAP experience is an advantage
• check Communication and flexibility: you communicate fluently in German and English and are willing to travel occasionally (approx. 15%)