Strategic Category Manager Electronics & Hydraulics

Aebi Schmidt Group; Burgdorf; On-site; CHF 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Aebi Schmidt Group is seeking a Strategic Category Manager for Electronics & Hydraulics, based at Glattpark/Zurich, Germany or Poland. You will align requirements with stakeholders and manufacturers and develop the global strategy.

The role offers high autonomy, a structured onboarding, and opportunities to drive cost reductions, optimize supplier networks, and negotiate contracts in a globally active industrial group.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business or Engineering with commercial exposure.
• Strong track record in developing and executing procurement strategies in a technical environment.
• Experience in electronics & hydraulics procurement mandatory.
• Structured and organized person.
• Fluent in Business English.

Responsibilities

• Align electronics & hydraulics requirements with key stakeholders and manufacturers.
• Develop and implement the global electronics & hydraulics strategy and associated initiatives (independent role).
• Establish global and regional partnerships and contracts with manufacturers.
• Implement electronics & hydraulics specification database and develop standard specifications.
• Review and develop suppliers and partners (supplier management).
• Drive and realize cost reduction initiatives/projects.
• Price and contract negotiations with suppliers.
• Monitor global trends in procurement markets.
• Optimize purchased parts via inputs from key suppliers in product development.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Electronics procurement

Hydraulics procurement

English fluency

Education

Business or Engineering degree

Job description

Strategic Category Manager Electronics & Hydraulics

We are looking for aStrategic Category Manager, with the position being based at one of our locations in Glattpark/Zurich (Switzerland), Germany or Poland.

Your responsibilities

• Align Aebi Schmidt Group electronics & hydraulics requirements with Key Stakeholders and Manufacturers
• Develop and implement the global electronics & hydraulics strategy and associated specific initiatives (independent role, no team to lead)
• Establish global and regional partnerships and contracts with manufacturers, including in-depth knowledge data base and personal network
• Implement electronics & hydraulics specification reference database and develop standard electronics & hydraulics specifications
• Review and further development of existing as well as selection and qualification of new suppliers and partners (supplier management)
• Drive and realize cost reduction initiatives/projects
• Price and contract negotiations with suppliers
• Continuous observation and analysis of global trends in the procurement markets
• Optimization of purchased parts through innovative impulses from key suppliers (early involvement in the product development process)

Our requirements

• Degree in Business or Engineering with commercial exposure
• Strong track record in developing and executing procurement strategies in a technical environment
• Experience in electronics & hydraulics procurement is mandatory
• Structured and organized person
• Fluent in Business English

What you can expect from us:

• Thorough and structured onboarding
• Varied and challenging role with a high degree of responsibility and autonomy
• A collaborative, team-oriented and appreciative working environment
• Long-term career prospects with opportunities for professional development and further training

The Aebi Schmidt Group...

...is a globally leading manufacturer of specialised vehicles and equipment. Headquartered in Switzerland, the Group employs around 6,000 people and generated net sales of approximately USD 1.9 billion in 2025. The company operates in 17 countries with its own sales and service organisations and has more than 70 locations worldwide, including more than a dozen production facilities as well as an extensive network of conversion, retrofit and service centres.

The Group's core business includes vehicles and equipment for snow removal and de-icing, sweepers, chassis, commercial vehicles and bodies for a wide range of commercial fleets and applications. In addition, the Group manufactures vehicles and equipment for municipal services and airport operations, as well as for the management of steep and challenging terrain. Its broad portfolio is organised into eleven established product brands.

Are you interested in becoming part of the Aebi Schmidt family?