Category Manager (m/f/d) Electronics
Endress+Hauser Flowtec AG
Reinach BL
At Endress+Hauser, progress happens by working together. As the global leader in measurement instrumentation, our ~17.000 employees shape the future in the field of process automation.
We are looking for an experienced Category Manager (m/f/d) Electronics to join our company and take ownership of the global category strategy for electronic components.
What is the role about?
As a Category Manager (m/f/d) Electronics, you possess comprehensive knowledge of the global sourcing market and its trends, enabling you to effectively develop the category strategy in alignment with the overall supply chain strategy. Your leadership skills empower you to collaborate with cross-functional teams, facilitating the successful identification and implementation of improvements in areas such as cost, quality, risk, and availability.
Which tasks will you perform?
- You are responsible for the definition, implementation, and execution of the global category strategy for electronical components in close collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Additionally, you conduct continuous procurement market analysis and supplier evaluations to sustainably improve costs, quality, and availability.
- You lead sourcing and cost optimization projects.
- Active risk management of components, suppliers, and procurement markets is also part of your role.
What do we expect from you?
- You have a technical degree (Uni/ FH) or degree as certified purchaser, ideally with further training in supply management.
- Moreover, you bring several years of experience in a comparable role in sourcing electronical components with a global scope.
- You are proficient in using MS Office, SAP knowledge is an advantage.
- You have strong leadership, interpersonal, intercultural and communication skills
- You possess strong analytical and conceptual skills, as well as proficient negotiation abilities in German and English
- You are characterized by a flexible, reliable, and socially competent personality.
- You are willing to travel globally.
What can you expect from us?
- We are a family-owned, highly committed company with a sustainable vision.
- We promote lifelong learning with versatile training and further education opportunities, internal knowledge transfer and e-learning.
- We prioritize work-life balance, offering flexible working hours and remote work opportunities (25%) to support our employees in maintaining a healthy balance.
- We prioritize employee well-being by offering a comprehensive company pension scheme and access to health offers that support our employees' overall wellness.
- We support family-friendly policies, including daycare places and childcare services during holidays, to assist our employees in balancing their professional and family commitments.
How do you apply?
To apply we kindly ask you to upload your documents on our career page. Applications sent to us by E-Mail cannot unfortunately be considered due to Data Privacy considerations.
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