Global Category Manager, Injection Mould Tooling

Randstad Switzerland

Bern

On-site

CHF 140,000 - 210,000

Full time

9 hours ago
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Job summary

Randstad Switzerland collaborates with a leading medical devices manufacturer to recruit a Global Category Manager focused on injection mould tooling. You will consolidate procurement volumes, align specifications, and strengthen supply networks across multiple sites.

The role requires 5+ years in strategic sourcing within manufacturing, owning tooling lifecycle, and strong contracting capabilities. Frequent international travel and cross-functional collaboration are expected.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years of strategic sourcing experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience owning the injection mould tooling lifecycle (RFX, DFM, verification, warranties).
  • Proven ability to negotiate high-level framework contracts and manage vendor development.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and execute enterprise sourcing strategies for injection mould tooling, resins, and machinery.
  • Build governance tools: master agreements, vendor KPIs, qualification protocols.
  • Collaborate with R&D, Engineering, NPI/Industrialisation and procurement teams across sites.
  • Monitor market dynamics to address supply continuity risks and single-source dependencies.
  • Standardize specifications while honoring site-specific technical or customer requirements.

Skills

Strategic procurement
Contracting & vendor management
Cross-site leadership
RFX management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering/Supply Chain/Business

Job description

Randstad Switzerland collaborates with a leading medical devices manufacturer to recruit a Global Category Manager focused on injection mould tooling. You will consolidate procurement volumes, align specifications, and strengthen supply networks across multiple sites.

The role requires 5+ years in strategic sourcing within manufacturing, owning tooling lifecycle, and strong contracting capabilities. Frequent international travel and cross-functional collaboration are expected.

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