Global Strategic Sourcing Manager, Elastomers

VAT GROUP; Sankt Gallen; Vor Ort; CHF 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

VAT Group, based in Haag (St. Gallen), seeks a Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead global categories and supplier management. You will collaborate with Business Units, Engineering and Operations to secure best-cost supply and mitigate risks across regions.

The role focuses on sustainable supplier development, category strategy execution, and measurable savings, while aligning with our global sourcing operating model.

Qualifikationen

• 3–4 years of strategic and operational sourcing experience
• Ability to manage global category strategies and supplier relations
• Strong analytical approach to cost and risk management

Aufgaben

• Management of direct materials categories and supplier base
• Developing and executing global sourcing strategies for elastomers
• Partner with Business Units, Engineering and Operations to optimize cost
• Apply compliant sourcing processes and supplier assessments
• Lead category roadmaps and contribute to KPI improvements
• Monitor supply base risks and drive continuous improvement

Kenntnisse

Strategic Sourcing

Category Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

German & English Proficiency

Tools

Office Software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Jobbeschreibung

VAT Group, based in Haag (St. Gallen), seeks a Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead global categories and supplier management. You will collaborate with Business Units, Engineering and Operations to secure best-cost supply and mitigate risks across regions.

The role focuses on sustainable supplier development, category strategy execution, and measurable savings, while aligning with our global sourcing operating model.