Category Manager for Pharmaceuticals / Category Manageress for Pharmaceuticals

Location

Hirslanden Corporate Office | Home-Office

Hiring Date

According to agreement

Employment Contract Type

Unlimited

Reference Number

71595

Our Corporate Strategy

Our corporate strategy is designed to create added value for both individuals and society, now and in the future. Our purpose is to continuously improve the quality of life of those who trust us with their care.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Develop and implement category strategies and manage assigned procurement categories throughout their entire strategic lifecycle.
• Leverage spend, market, supplier, and demand analytics to identify savings opportunities, mitigate risks, and drive evidence-based procurement decisions.
• Design, maintain, and enhance KPI dashboards, benchmarks, and business cases to support informed decision-making.
• Drive product standardization, portfolio optimization, and data harmonization initiatives to increase efficiency and unlock synergies across the organization.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives and influence senior stakeholders across Procurement, Hospitals, Supply Chain Management, and Business Functions to deliver measurable business outcomes.

Your Profile

• A university degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Pharmacy, Life Sciences, or a related discipline, ideally complemented by professional certifications in Strategic Procurement or Category Management.
• At least five years of experience in Category Management, ideally within healthcare or another complex and regulated environment.
• Strong analytical capabilities with proven expertise in spend analytics, KPI management, statistics, and data-driven decision-making.
• Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments, build alignment across diverse interest groups, and communicate confidently with executive-level stakeholders.
• Structured, self-driven, and solution-oriented approach, with strong SAP MM and Microsoft Office skills, complemented by a commercial mindset and excellent execution, project management capabilities, and strong communication skills in German and English.

Join Our Innovative Environment

Are you ready to embark on a journey in an innovative environment? With us, you can develop your strengths, expertise, and skills to the fullest. From your first day, we will extend a warm welcome and ensure you feel right at home.

Benefits

Enjoy a wide range of benefits starting from your first week:

• A varied menu in our staff canteen at a discounted price.
• Fitness 24/7: Free access to our gym, including lunchtime classes.
• Free employee counselling: For your well-being, whether you have work-related questions, personal challenges, or simply want to gain a fresh perspective.
• More than 5 weeks of holiday as part of our Leisure Plus programme, supporting the perfect work-life balance.
• And a host of other exciting benefits!

Application Process

Livia Camenisch looks forward to receiving your full online application. Please note that we can only consider applications matching the job profile.

Apply online using the form below.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Mixed teams work better. We are proud of our diverse workforce, with over 10,000 employees from more than 80 nations. Their knowledge and experience are our strength. We promote diversity, equal opportunities, and equal pay for equal work. In 2021, we were recognized as one of the "Leaders in Diversity" in the healthcare industry in Europe by the Financial Times.

About Us

The Hirslanden Group is the largest medical network in Switzerland, operating 16 hospitals across 9 cantons, alongside 5 outpatient surgery centres, 18 radiology locations, and 6 radiotherapy institutes. Our dedicated workforce comprises 11,025 employees committed to providing exceptional care.