Category Manager Components & Supplier Development Manager Americas

Socket.dev; North Canton (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with up to 5%

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Company-paid disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Datwyler is seeking a Category Manager Components & Supplier Development Manager for the Americas region. The role combines category management with supplier development and incident management to optimize cost, delivery and quality performance.

The position is an individual contributor with no direct reports, requiring a bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in supplier management within manufacturing or industrial contexts. Strong negotiation and ERP knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven track record in supplier auditing, risk mitigation, and resolving supplier incidents.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience in managing complex contract negotiations.
• Project management skills to support procurement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Supplier price and contract negotiations.
• Develop and execute category strategies.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives.
• Conduct supplier assessments, onboarding, and training.
• Initiate and track supplier performance improvements.
• Mitigate supplier risks.
• Lead supplier development initiatives, including sustainability improvements.
• Conduct supplier audits to ensure compliance with ethical and operational standards.
• Organize supplier development meetings and business reviews.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Supplier risk mitigation

Supplier performance improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or supply chain

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

In billions of syringes and in every second car worldwide, Datwyler components make an important contribution to the safety of patients and drivers. The high-tech company focuses on high-quality, system-critical elastomer components and holds leading positions in attractive global markets such as healthcare, mobility, connectivity, general industry and food & beverage. With over 25 production sites on four continents, sales in more than 100 countries and over 8,000 employees, the company, headquartered in Switzerland, generates annual sales of more than CHF 1,000 million.

Our employees are the heart of Datwyler - we treat each other with respect, trust and appreciation. We have strong roots and values that have been well established in our 100-year corporate history. Become part of our great team as a...

Category Manager Components & Supplier Development Manager

This combined role integrates category management responsibilities for components & sub-contracting with supplier development and incident management for the region Americas. The goal is to ensure cost optimization, supplier commercial, delivery and quality performance. Through the development and execution of targeted strategies, this role significantly contributes to operational efficiency and the enhancement of corporate value. This is an individual contributor role, with no direct reports.

Responsibilities

Main task

• Supplier price and contract negotiations
• Developing and executing category strategies
• Driving of cost reduction initiatives
• Conduct new supplier assessments, approvals, onboarding, and training programs
• Initiate and track measures for supplier performance improvements
• Mitigating supplier risks
• Lead supplier development initiatives, including sustainability improvements
• Conduct supplier audits to ensure compliance with ethical and operational standards
• Organize supplier development meetings and business reviews to ensure continuous improvement

Accountabilities

• Ensuring competitive prices and favorable conditions
• Achieving KPI targets, particularly in cost management and the supplier performance
• Building and maintaining the strategic supplier panel and ensure a long-term supply contingency

Collaboration Areas / Interfaces

• Close collaboration with internal stakeholders to align corporate and procurement objectives
• Active communication and negotiation with suppliers to ensure optimal outcomes

Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in supplier management or a procurement role, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial context
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven track record in supplier auditing, risk mitigation, and resolving supplier incidents
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive cost-saving initiatives, achieving measurable improvements in efficiency and profitability
• Strong negotiation skills and experience in managing complex contract negotiations
• Project management skills to support procurement initiatives
• Knowledge of ERP systems and digital procurement tools

Our Offer to You

Datwyler offers competitive wages and benefits including, but not limited to:

• Annual salary range of $95,000 - $110,000
• 401(k) retirement plan with immediate vesting and up to 5% match
• Medical, dental, vision and additional supplemental insurance plans
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Company-paid life, accidental death, and dismemberment insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays

This position carries significant responsibility and provides an opportunity to contribute to the company's success through strategic procurement leadership.

Be yourself at Datwyler

We are convinced that people make the difference. At Datwyler, you will experience diversity and a wide range of career opportunities that only an international company can provide. Together, we are increasing our agility, accelerating digitalization and fostering sustainability. For motivated and talented employees, we offer interesting development opportunities with training and assignments in a global environment. With us, you can contribute with all of your creativity and all your ideas.

www.datwyler.com