Global Sourcing Leader - Raw Materials & Surface Treatment

VAT GROUP; Sankt Gallen; Vor Ort; CHF 120.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

VAT Group, the world’s leading supplier of high-performance vacuum valves, is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager – Raw Material & Surface Treatment. Based in Haag/St.

Gallen, you will shape global sourcing strategies and partner with business units to secure supply and optimize cost. You will manage the category across direct materials, drive supplier performance, and lead cross-functional teams to achieve measurable savings while ensuring regulatory compliance and supply resilience in Europe

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years in-depth strategic and operational sourcing experience.
• Experience with global category management.
• Strong communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Experience in machine building, vacuum technology or semiconductors.
• Knowledge of Best Cost Country sourcing and spend relocation.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage risks.

Aufgaben

• Developing and executing global sourcing strategies for Raw Material & Surface Treatment.
• Partnering with Business Units, Engineering, and Operations to align sourcing.
• Maintaining the Global Strategic Sourcing Operating Model and supply capability.
• Applying sustainable supplier assessments and compliant footprint.
• Realizing cost reductions across the global third-party spend.
• Grow a Best Cost Country supply base aligned with regional objectives.

Kenntnisse

Strategic sourcing

Operational sourcing

Category management

Vendor relationship management

Cross-functional collaboration

German/English communication

Excel/Office skills

Global spend & best-cost sourcing

Sourcing in Eastern Europe/Asia

Industry knowledge: vacuum, semicon

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Jobbeschreibung

VAT Group, the world’s leading supplier of high-performance vacuum valves, is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager – Raw Material & Surface Treatment. Based in Haag/St.

Gallen, you will shape global sourcing strategies and partner with business units to secure supply and optimize cost. You will manage the category across direct materials, drive supplier performance, and lead cross-functional teams to achieve measurable savings while ensuring regulatory compliance and supply resilience in Europe