Strategic Leader, Indirect Materials Category

Zeppelin Rental GmbH; Zug; 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. You will define category strategies, manage supplier relations, and ensure alignment with SBUs and business stakeholders.

You will own the indirect materials savings pipeline governance, sponsor supplier management, and drive continuous improvement in procurement processes, reporting, and data quality, including leadership and development of the team.

Qualifications

• A degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in Business, Engineering, Economics or equivalent.
• 10+ years of professional experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Extensive expertise in global strategic procurement and supplier management.
• Deep knowledge of procurement processes, systems, and structures.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong communication and influencing skills.
• Business-level English; German is beneficial.
• Willingness to travel globally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global category strategies and standards.
• Lead supplier evaluation, tenders, and negotiations; manage key suppliers.
• Drive spend consolidation and governance of indirect materials categories.
• Sponsor strategic supplier management and drive procurement process improvements.
• Lead, develop, and train team members; provide disciplinary leadership as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic procurement

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

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

Tools

Procurement systems

Sourcing tools

Job description

Zeppelin Group is seeking a Head of Category Management – Indirect Non-CAT Materials to lead global strategic procurement. You will define category strategies, manage supplier relations, and ensure alignment with SBUs and business stakeholders.

You will own the indirect materials savings pipeline governance, sponsor supplier management, and drive continuous improvement in procurement processes, reporting, and data quality, including leadership and development of the team.