Strategic Category Manager – Indirect Materials & Utilities

Zeppelin Group; Steinhausen; Remote; CHF 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Zeppelin Group seeks a Category Manager Indirect Materials & Services to drive global strategic management of Energy & Utilities spend. You will lead sourcing strategies, supplier management, and contract negotiations across the Zeppelin Group, collaborating with stakeholders worldwide.

The role requires 5+ years in procurement, strong negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration. Travel is expected as part of global responsibilities in a dynamic, international environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Economics or equivalent qualification.
• 5+ years of experience in strategic or project-specific procurement.
• Fluency in English and German.
• Willingness to travel.
• Strong negotiation skills and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop global strategic management of indirect materials & services in Energy & Utilities.
• Lead sourcing strategies, supplier management, and cost optimization.
• Prepare RFPs, bid comparisons, and negotiate contracts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders worldwide.
• Develop KPI-based risk management and forecasting systems.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical abilities

Cost and risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Procurement strategy

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Economics

Job description

Zeppelin Group seeks a Category Manager Indirect Materials & Services to drive global strategic management of Energy & Utilities spend. You will lead sourcing strategies, supplier management, and contract negotiations across the Zeppelin Group, collaborating with stakeholders worldwide.

The role requires 5+ years in procurement, strong negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration. Travel is expected as part of global responsibilities in a dynamic, international environment.