Global Category Manager – Indirect Materials & Services

Zeppelin Rental GmbH

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On-site

CHF 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Zeppelin Rental GmbH seeks a Category Manager Indirect Materials & Services to lead global strategic management of indirect spend across professional services. You will design sourcing strategies, manage suppliers, and negotiate contracts with stakeholders worldwide.

The role requires 5+ years in strategic procurement, strong negotiation and analytical skills, and fluency in English and German. Travel will be needed in this cross-functional, international setting.

Qualifications

Degree in Business, Engineering, Economics or equivalent.
Minimum 5 years in strategic or project procurement.
Strong negotiation, analytical, and risk management skills.
Service-minded with experience in cross-functional teams.
Understanding of project workflows and contract law is a plus.
Fluency in English and German; travel flexibility.

Responsibilities

Manage supplier relationships and negotiate terms for indirect materials and services.
Develop and implement global category strategies for professional services.
Conduct market analyses to identify suppliers and technologies.
Lead RFPs, bid comparisons, and framework agreements to drive economies of scale.
Draft contracts and coordinate with legal teams on terms.
Set sourcing specs and KPI-based risk management for the category.
Coordinate interfaces across multiple departments (Operations, Product, Finance).