Supply Chain
Category Manager Electrical & Electromechanical Components
Location: Switzerland
Business: Hybrid
Schedule: Full-Time 100%
About Evatec
Welcome to the "Thin Film Powerhouse"! Evatec specializes in designing, developing, producing, and selling high-tech thin film deposition equipment for the semiconductor, advanced packaging, optical, and optoelectronics markets. Our multinational team of scientists, engineers, and support staff in Switzerland is complemented by a global network of sales and technical support staff across 15 countries in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Make a Difference
- Embrace a Culture of Ownership and Decision Making
- Grow - Take Development and Training Opportunities
- Go Global - Thrive in a Multicultural, Global Business Environment
What You Can Expect from Us
- 5 weeks holiday
- 42-hour work week with flexitime and home office options
- State-of-the-art workplaces
- Flat hierarchies for better communication and collaboration
- Canteen and self-catering options at our Layers Cafe
- Free covered parking
- Good public transport connections
- Variety of discounts (e.g., fitness center memberships, car purchases, mobile phones, computers, etc.)
- Language Training Programmes
- Company and team events to foster the spirit
Job Description
Behind every innovative system are the right electrical components. Do you want to help shape that foundation? As a Category Manager for Electrical Components, you will be responsible for a key category and ensure that our technologies can be successfully developed through strategic sourcing, strong supplier partnerships, and in-depth market expertise.
What You Will Be Doing
- Negotiate with foresight: You lead price and contract negotiations for electrical components, motors, control cabinets, and electrical assemblies while securing the best possible commercial terms.
- Drive category strategy: You develop and implement sourcing strategies for your category, aligned with our business objectives.
- Optimize costs and processes: You identify cost-saving opportunities, evaluate supplier quotations, and continuously improve procurement and inventory costs.
- Build strong supplier partnerships: You establish and develop a strategic supplier network, conduct regular business reviews, and ensure long-term supply security.
- Leverage market intelligence: You monitor market developments within your category and support internal stakeholders with your expertise in strategic and technical decision-making.
What You Should Bring
- Strong educational background: You have a technical or commercial qualification, ideally with an electrical engineering background, complemented by further training in procurement or supply chain management.
- Technical sourcing expertise: You bring 5-8 years of international procurement experience, ideally within plant engineering, capital equipment, or industrial manufacturing.
- Electrical know-how: You have a solid understanding of electrical components, motors, control cabinets, and electromechanical systems.
- Digital proficiency: You work confidently with MS Office and ERP systems; SAP experience is an advantage.
- Communication and flexibility: You communicate fluently in German and English and are willing to travel occasionally (approx. 15%).
Apply Online
Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.
For Further Information
Please contact:
Véronique Dölger | Recruiting Specialist | hr.eag@evatecnet.com
P.S. Applications submitted via recruitment agencies will not be considered.
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Work locationTrübbach, Switzerland