Global OT Procurement Manager - Indirect/Operations Tech

Sika AG; Rüti (ZH); On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Sika Spirit

Job summary

Sika AG is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager - Indirect / Operations Technology to lead global OT procurement initiatives. You will develop strategies, manage major supplier relationships, and negotiate framework agreements and SLAs to drive value across production sites.

The role requires a strong IT/OT background in international manufacturing, fluent English, and willingness to travel about 40% within the EMEA region. A German language advantage is beneficial for this global position.

Qualifications

• University degree in Business Administration, Engineering or a related field.
• At least 5 years in strategic category management or indirect procurement, ideally IT/OT.
• Experience in an international manufacturing environment, preferably in Chemicals, Oil & Gas, or Pharmaceuticals.
• Fluency in English; German is a strong advantage.
• Willingness to travel approximately 40% within EMEA.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global procurement strategies for OT categories and suppliers.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships with OT manufacturers, system integrators, and service providers.
• Lead negotiations of global framework agreements, contracts, pricing models, and SLAs.
• Identify cost optimization, standardization, and synergies across regions and sites.
• Support local plants in complex sourcing and contract negotiations with global alignment.
• Drive lifecycle and vendor performance management for reliable OT solutions.
• Ensure cybersecurity, third‑party risk, and regulatory compliance within procurement.
• Collaborate with OT, Engineering, Operations, Cybersecurity, Legal and Procurement stakeholders globally.

Skills

Strategic category management

Indirect procurement

International manufacturing experience

OT systems knowledge (DCS/SCADA/PLC/Me

Negotiation of contracts

English fluency

Education

University degree in Business Administration or Engineering

Tools

DCS

SCADA

PLC

MES

Job description

Sika AG is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager - Indirect / Operations Technology to lead global OT procurement initiatives. You will develop strategies, manage major supplier relationships, and negotiate framework agreements and SLAs to drive value across production sites.

The role requires a strong IT/OT background in international manufacturing, fluent English, and willingness to travel about 40% within the EMEA region. A German language advantage is beneficial for this global position.