Category Manager: Drive Strategy & Sustainable Sourcing

WinGD Ltd.; Winterthur; Vor Ort; CHF 120.000 - 170.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

WinGD Ltd. in Winterthur is seeking a Category Manager to take global responsibility for assigned categories, developing and executing sourcing strategies aligned with business goals.

You will lead international procurement activities, evaluate suppliers, and collaborate with R&D, Finance and operations to ensure a reliable, cost-efficient supply base. Applicants should have a MSc/BSc in Mechanical Engineering, CIPS/APICS or Lean Six Sigma credentials, and at least five years in strategic

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSc/MSc).
• Certifications in CIPS/APICS or Lean Six Sigma are preferred.
• 5+ years in strategic international procurement or category management in industry.
• Proven ability to develop procurement strategies and large-scale purchasing.
• Proficient in ERP and procurement systems, SAP S/4Hana preferred.

Aufgaben

• Oversee global categories and develop category strategies.
• Lead global sourcing and supplier evaluation, market research, negotiations.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships and drive cost efficiencies.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across functions for procurement planning.
• Support forecast demand and make-or-buy decisions; manage risk.

Kenntnisse

Category management

Procurement

Sourcing

Negotiation

ERP SAP

MS Office

RFX processes

Cross-functional

Ausbildung

BSc/MSc Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Jobbeschreibung

WinGD Ltd. in Winterthur is seeking a Category Manager to take global responsibility for assigned categories, developing and executing sourcing strategies aligned with business goals.

You will lead international procurement activities, evaluate suppliers, and collaborate with R&D, Finance and operations to ensure a reliable, cost-efficient supply base. Applicants should have a MSc/BSc in Mechanical Engineering, CIPS/APICS or Lean Six Sigma credentials, and at least five years in strategic