Strategic Category Manager - Indirect Materials & Energy

Zeppelin International AG; Steinhausen; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Zeppelin International AG is seeking a Category Manager Indirect Materials & Services to lead global sourcing for Energy & Utilities. You will drive supplier management, contract negotiations, and cost optimization across the Zeppelin Group, collaborating with stakeholders worldwide.

Lead strategic category strategies, develop KPI-based risk management, and coordinate with procurement, finance, and product teams to align with long-term corporate objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Business, Engineering, Economics or equivalent.
• 5+ years in strategic or project procurement.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, cost and risk management.
• Cross-functional collaboration in a global organization.
• Understanding technical requirements, project workflows, agile methods, and contract law.
• Fluency in English and German; willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Establish supplier relationships to ensure competitive terms and stable supply chain.
• Develop and implement sustainable category strategies for energy & utilities.
• Conduct market analyses to identify potential suppliers and technologies.
• Redesign and implement strategic supplier management.
• Design forecasting systems for suppliers based on S&OP processes.
• Prepare RFx, conduct bid comparisons, and lead price/terms negotiations.
• Draft and negotiate contracts; handle contract law communications.
• Establish sourcing specifications and KPI-based risk management.
• Coordinate interfaces between Operations Procurement, Master Data, and Finance & Controlling.

Education

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

Job description

Zeppelin International AG is seeking a Category Manager Indirect Materials & Services to lead global sourcing for Energy & Utilities. You will drive supplier management, contract negotiations, and cost optimization across the Zeppelin Group, collaborating with stakeholders worldwide.

Lead strategic category strategies, develop KPI-based risk management, and coordinate with procurement, finance, and product teams to align with long-term corporate objectives.