Head of Indirect Materials Category Strategy

Zeppelin Group; Steinhausen; On-site; CHF 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Zeppelin Group is seeking a Head of Category Management - Indirect Non-CAT Materials to lead global strategic procurement for indirect materials, define category strategies and drive savings and supplier risk management. You will enable Category Managers, collaborate with SBUs, and drive continuous improvement across procurement processes to deliver measurable value across the organization.

The role interfaces with business stakeholders, defines demand forecasts, aligns roadmaps with priorities,

Qualifications

• Degree in business, engineering, economics or equivalent qualification.
• 10+ years of professional experience including 5+ years in leadership roles.
• Proven track record in global strategic procurement and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Lead global strategic procurement for indirect non-CAT materials.
• Define category strategies, playbooks, savings contributions and supplier evaluation.
• Drive risk management, sustainability and continuous improvement in procurement processes.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Category management

Supplier management

Negotiation

Team leadership

Data analysis

Sustainability

Stakeholder management

English communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Business, Engineering, Economics

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Zeppelin Group is seeking a Head of Category Management - Indirect Non-CAT Materials to lead global strategic procurement for indirect materials, define category strategies and drive savings and supplier risk management. You will enable Category Managers, collaborate with SBUs, and drive continuous improvement across procurement processes to deliver measurable value across the organization.

The role interfaces with business stakeholders, defines demand forecasts, aligns roadmaps with priorities,