Strategic Category Manager, Mechanics

Envista; Tuusula; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Envista is seeking a Category Manager, Mechanics to develop and execute category and supplier strategies that support business objectives and material cost productivity. The role drives strategic sourcing, supplier relationships, contract negotiations, and risk mitigation across categories such as sheet metal, machining parts, castings, extrusions and motion mechanics.

The role collaborates with Operations, Purchasing, Quality and R&D to achieve best-in-class supply chain performance, timely

Qualifications

• Develops and implements procurement strategy to meet cost and quality targets.
• Establishes and maintains supplier relationships with key vendors.
• Negotiates contracts and drives cost optimization initiatives.
• Leads cross-functional teams to improve supply chain performance.

Responsibilities

• Develops and drives supply chain strategy and objectives, including procurement, cost reduction, and supplier selection.
• Owns supplier relationship management and visits major vendors to discuss and negotiate goals.
• Leads initiatives to reduce costs while maintaining or improving quality, delivery, and inventory.
• Manages supply base to support operations excellence and material cost reduction goals.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Supplier relationship management

Contract negotiations

Cost optimization

Risk management

Cross-functional leadership

Job description

Envista is seeking a Category Manager, Mechanics to develop and execute category and supplier strategies that support business objectives and material cost productivity. The role drives strategic sourcing, supplier relationships, contract negotiations, and risk mitigation across categories such as sheet metal, machining parts, castings, extrusions and motion mechanics.

The role collaborates with Operations, Purchasing, Quality and R&D to achieve best-in-class supply chain performance, timely