Category Manager

DEKRA Arbeit Schweiz AG; Bern; Vor Ort; CHF 90’000 - 120’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A strategic Category Manager is sought for a growing family-owned company in Wichtrach. The role involves driving assortment strategies, negotiating with suppliers, and optimizing purchasing processes. Candidates should have substantial experience in category management and a strong fluency in German to succeed in this dynamic position.

Leistungen

Fair compensation

Long-term professional development opportunities

Support to shape product strategy

Qualifikationen

• Commercial or construction-related background with advanced business training required.
• Several years of experience in category management, procurement, or sales expected.
• Fluency in German (written and spoken) is mandatory.

Aufgaben

• Define and develop product assortments based on market and customer needs.
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiate terms, and improve sourcing performance.
• Implement pricing strategies and monitor margin targets.

Kenntnisse

Negotiation

Communication

ERP Systems

Excel

Ausbildung

Advanced Business Training

Tools

VBA

Access

Jobbeschreibung

We are seeking a proactive and strategic Category Manager to join our client’s commercial team in Wichtrach . In this role, you’ll drive assortment strategy, strengthen supplier partnerships, and optimize purchasing processes across the organization.

What You’ll Do

Define and develop product assortments based on market and customer needs

Manage supplier relationships, negotiate terms, and improve sourcing performance

Implement pricing strategies and monitor margin targets

Maintain accurate master data and ensure up-to-date pricing

Coordinate promotions and support sales through strategic assortment planning

What You Bring

Commercial or construction-related background with advanced business training

Several years of experience in category management, procurement, or sales

Strong negotiation and communication skills

Confident use of ERP systems and Excel; VBA or Access is a plus

Fluency in German is mandatory , written and spoken

What We Offer

A dynamic and influential role in a growing family-owned business

Autonomy and support to shape product strategy and supplier relations

A committed team and modern workplace in Wichtrach

Fair compensation and long-term professional development opportunities