Category Manager for Pharmaceuticals (a) 80-100%

Mediclinic International; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 120.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

A varied menu in staff canteen at a a

Fitness 24/7 access to gym

Free employee counselling

Leisure Plus programme: >5 weeks’ paid

Zusammenfassung

Mediclinic International is seeking a Category Manager for Pharmaceuticals (a) 80-100%. The role focuses on developing and implementing category strategies across procurement categories within a healthcare setting.

You will leverage spend analytics to identify savings, drive evidence-based decisions, and enhance KPI dashboards and business cases to support senior leadership.

Qualifikationen

• Must hold a university degree in a related discipline.
• At least five years in Category Management, preferably in healthcare.
• Strong analytical capabilities and spend/KPI data expertise.
• Ability to navigate stakeholder environments and interact with executives.
• Structured, self-driven, and execution-focused with strong communication skills in German and English.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement category strategies across procurement categories.
• Use spend, market, supplier, and demand analytics to identify savings and inform decisions.
• Design and maintain KPI dashboards, benchmarks, and business cases.
• Drive product standardization, portfolio optimization, and data harmonization.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives and influence senior stakeholders to achieve measurable outcomes.

Kenntnisse

Analytical thinking

Spend analytics

KPI management

Data-driven decisions

Communication (German & English)

Ausbildung

University degree in Business Administration/Supply Chain/Pharmacy/Life Sciences

Certifications in Strategic Procurement/Category Management

Tools

SAP MM

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Category Manager for Pharmaceuticals (a) 80-100%

Hiring date:According to agreement

Employment contract type:Unlimited

Reference number:71595

YOUR TASKS

• You develop and implement category strategies and manage assigned procurement categories throughout their entire strategic lifecycle.
• You leverage spend, market, supplier, and demand analytics to identify savings opportunities, mitigate risks, and drive evidence-based procurement decisions
• You design, maintain, and enhance KPI dashboards, benchmarks, and business cases to support informed decision-making.
• You drive product standardization, portfolio optimization, and data harmonization initiatives to increase efficiency and unlock synergies across the organization
• You lead cross-functional initiatives and influence senior stakeholders across Procurement, Hospitals, Supply Chain Management, and Business Functions to deliver measurable business outcomes

YOUR PROFILE

• You hold a university degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Pharmacy, Life Sciences, or a related discipline, ideally complemented by professional certifications in Strategic Procurement or Category Management
• You bring at least five years of experience in Category Management, ideally within healthcare or another complex and regulated environment.
• You possess strong analytical capabilities and proven expertise in spend analytics, KPI management, statistics, and data-driven decision-making.
• You successfully navigate complex stakeholder environments, build alignment across diverse interest groups, and communicate confidently with executive-level stakeholders.
• You work in a structured, self-driven, and solution-oriented manner, have strong SAP MM and Microsoft Office skills, and combine a commercial mindset with excellent execution, project management capabilities, and strong communication skills in German and English.

You can start enjoying a whole host of benefits right from the very first week:

• A varied menu in our staff canteen at a discounted price
• Fitness 24/7: Free access to our gym (including lunchtime classes)
• Free employee counselling: For your well-being – whether you have work-related questions, personal challenges, or simply want to gain a fresh perspective
• More than 5 weeks’ holiday as part of our Leisure Plus programme – for the perfect work-life balance

For further information, please contact Alain Zimmitti (Head of Procurement & Supply Chain) by email: [e-mail] . Livia Camenisch looks forward to receiving your full online application.

Please note that we cannot accept paper applications (which will not be returned) or applications sent by email. Please therefore apply online using this tool only.