Group Category Manager Business Services

Lindt-; Kilchberg; On-site; CHF 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Lindt- is seeking a senior procurement professional to shape global and regional indirect sourcing strategies across IT, consulting, HR and Insurance categories. You will partner with Head Group Indirect Procurement and local teams to drive value while maintaining quality and service.

The role requires 5+ years in global procurement, strong negotiation and stakeholder management, and hands-on experience with e-sourcing tools. Fluency in English is required; German, Italian, or French are a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a global/regional procurement organization in FMCG or food industry.
• Consolidated indirect procurement experience with regional/global sourcing projects across major categories.
• Experience in complex negotiations with senior stakeholders and in defining commercial models.
• Proven track record delivering year-on-year cost reductions while maintaining service levels.
• Strong stakeholder management with central and local buy-in across locations.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute sourcing strategies across IT, Consulting, Retail Shops Furniture, HR and Insurances.
• Work with Head Group Indirect Procurement to implement multi-year value delivery initiatives.
• Establish master service agreements with Group Legal and coordinate with local teams.
• Organize cross-country workshops and share best practices across regions.
• Provide insights on regional/global market developments for key categories.
• Ensure templates and tools are available for all stakeholders and use e-sourcing when appropriate.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Project management

Sourcing strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

University degree in business/procurement

Tools

e-sourcing tools

Job description

ROLEUnique opportunity to further develop strategic procurement in Business Services at global and European level, defining and executing sourcing strategies and initiatives across all major spend categories (IT, Consulting, Retail Shops Furniture, HR, Insurances)ACTIVITIES & RESPONSIBILITIESWork with Head Group Indirect Procurement and relevant Group and local functions, to define and implement sourcing strategies across the key categories in scope, (IT Hardware & Software, Consulting, Retail Shops Furniture, HR, Insurances), focusing on large Group suppliers.Define and implement a multi-year pipeline of value delivery initiatives across the key categories in scope, with the target of generating significant year-on-year value for the Group, without compromising on quality or service levelEstablish strong relationships with key stakeholders across the relevant functions, promoting and demonstrating the value of Indirect Procurement in their areasProvide ad-hoc support and guidance for headquarter-related sizeable sourcing projects within Business Services, also outside of the major spend categoriesDesign and negotiate master service agreements, in collaboration with the Group Legal department, establishing best-in-class commercial models in contractsEstablish alignment with relevant local procurement teams on Group value delivery initiatives, as well as a clear collaboration model by category and initiativeRegularly exchange with local procurement teams, fostering best practice sharing in relation to categories in scopeProvide insights into the latest regional / global market developments for the major spend categoriesEnsure relevant templates and tools are in place for all major categories and available for all Group and local stakeholdersUse e-sourcing tools or advanced sourcing solutions whenever appropriateOrganize and facilitate cross-country / cross-functional workshops and meetingsEXPERIENCE5+ years of professional experience in a global / regional procurement organization, preferably within FMCG or food industryConsolidated procurement experience in indirect procurement, with solid experience in leading regional / global sourcing projects across some of the key categories in scope, i.e. IT, Consulting, Retail Shops Furniture, HR, InsurancesExperience in complex negotiations with senior stakeholders, as well as in defining and negotiating different commercial models within the categories in scopeSuccessful track record of designing and implementing sourcing strategies in a decentralised organisation, delivering sustainable year-on-year cost reductions without compromising service levelProven track record in leading cross-functional teams on a change journey with discipline, transparency and authenticityStrong project management experience and ability to deal with ambiguityExperience in structuring and negotiating master service agreements, in collaboration with the Legal departmentStrong stakeholder management experience; obtaining buy-in from central as well as local senior stakeholders is critical for being successful in this positionExperience in e-sourcing and other advanced sourcing tools relevant for the categories in scopeConsulting experience of advantageQualifications and Education RequirementsUniversity degree in business / procurement or related fieldsLanguages: fluent spoken and written English at business level; German, Italian or French – written & spoken – of advantagePreferred SkillsDemonstrated ability to collaborate with key stakeholders in multiple locationsStrong negotiation skillsWorking with teams across several nationalities and culturesDown-to-earth work attitude, hands-on mentalityStrong presentation skillsStrong analytical skillsEntrepreneurial mindsetBusiness and financial acumenExcellent social & communication skills