Electrical Components Category Lead – Hybrid Sourcing

Evatec AG, Japan Branch; Vaud; Sur place; CHF 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

5 weeks holiday

Flexible hours & home office options

State-of-the-art workplaces

Flat hierarchies

Canteen & Layers Cafe

Free covered parking

Good public transport connections

Discounts (fitness, devices)

Language Training Programmes

Company and team events

Résumé du poste

Evatec AG, based in Vaud, Switzerland, seeks a Category Manager for Electrical Components to drive strategic sourcing and supplier partnerships on a key category. This on-site role focuses on achieving cost efficiency and supply security within a high-tech manufacturing environment.

You will leverage your electrical know-how and procurement expertise to support product development and global supply chains, ensuring robust negotiations and market insight.

Qualifications

• Technical or commercial qualification, preferably with electrical engineering background.
• 5–8 years international procurement experience in plant engineering, capital equipment or industrial manufacturing.
• Solid understanding of electrical components, motors and electromechanical systems.
• Proficiency with MS Office and ERP systems; SAP experience is an advantage.
• Fluent German and English, willing to travel ~15%.

Responsabilités

• Negotiate with foresight: lead price and contract negotiations for electrical components and assemblies.
• Drive category strategy: develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Optimize costs and processes: identify savings and improve procurement and inventory costs.
• Build strong supplier partnerships: establish a strategic supplier network and conduct reviews.
• Leverage market intelligence: monitor category developments to support strategic decisions.

Connaissances

German and English communication

International procurement experience

Willing to travel 15%

Formation

Technical or commercial qualification, electrical engineering background

Procurement or supply chain management training

Outils

MS Office

ERP systems

SAP experience

Description du poste

Evatec AG, based in Vaud, Switzerland, seeks a Category Manager for Electrical Components to drive strategic sourcing and supplier partnerships on a key category. This on-site role focuses on achieving cost efficiency and supply security within a high-tech manufacturing environment.

You will leverage your electrical know-how and procurement expertise to support product development and global supply chains, ensuring robust negotiations and market insight.