Category Manager Corporate Professional Services and IT / Category Manageress Corporate Professional Services and IT

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At Datwyler, our components are found in billions of syringes and every second car around the globe, playing a vital role in ensuring the safety of patients and drivers. As a high-tech company, we focus on top-quality, system-critical elastomer components and maintain leading positions in attractive global markets, including healthcare, mobility, connectivity, general industry, and food & beverage. With over 25 production sites across four continents, sales in more than 100 countries, and a workforce of over 8,000 employees, our headquarters in Switzerland generates annual sales exceeding CHF 1,000 million.

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Category Manager - Corporate Professional Services and IT

Datwyler Group

The Global Category Manager for Professional Services & IT is responsible for strategic procurement within assigned indirect categories, focusing on cost optimization, supplier performance, and alignment with business requirements. This role significantly contributes to operational efficiency and enhances corporate value through targeted strategy development and execution.

Your Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global category strategies for Professional Services, Travel, and IT that align with business and digitalization goals.
• Act as a strategic partner for senior stakeholders and C-level executives to align business and procurement expectations.
• Facilitate critical decisions regarding sourcing strategies, supplier selection, and investment business cases.
• Lead end-to-end RFx processes and tenders for services, projects, and framework agreements.
• Negotiate commercial models, prices, and contracts for strategic suppliers.
• Drive targeted cost reduction, cost avoidance, and value-generation initiatives.
• Establish, manage, and continuously optimize preferred supplier panels and frame contracts.
• Enforce demand discipline, spend transparency, and strict compliance with procurement policies.

Our Requirements

• Proven track record in Professional Services and/or IT procurement within an international setting.
• Experience managing senior stakeholders and engaging in executive-level interactions.
• Master’s degree in Procurement & Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience of at least 10 years in global procurement.
• High level of commercial acumen, analytical capability, and a structured execution mindset.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive cost-saving initiatives, achieving measurable improvements in efficiency and profitability.
• Ability to analyze market data and trends to optimize strategies.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience in managing complex contract negotiations.
• Project management skills to support procurement initiatives.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills in English; proficiency in German is a strong plus.

Application Process

Ready to start? Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Be Yourself at Datwyler

We believe that people make the difference. At Datwyler, you will experience diversity and a wide range of career opportunities unique to an international company. We are committed to enhancing our agility, accelerating digitalization, and fostering sustainability. For motivated and talented employees, we offer interesting development opportunities through training and assignments in a global environment. Here, you can contribute your creativity and innovative ideas.

For more information, please visit www.datwyler.com.