Category Manager for Robotics / Category Manageress for Robotics

Location: Hirslanden Corporate Office | Home-Office

Hiring Date: According to agreement

Employment Contract Type: Unlimited

Reference Number: 71597

About Us

At Hirslanden, our corporate strategy is designed to create added value for both individuals and society now and in the future. Our primary purpose is to enhance the quality of life for those who entrust their care to us.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Develop and implement category strategies while managing assigned procurement categories throughout their entire strategic lifecycle.
• Conduct spend, market, supplier, and demand analyses to identify cost-saving opportunities and optimization potentials through data-driven insights.
• Design, maintain, and enhance KPI dashboards, benchmarks, and business cases to support informed decision-making.
• Drive the harmonization of products, specifications, and data structures, promoting standardization and continuous process improvement.
• Lead cross-functional projects, facilitate stakeholder committees, and collaborate closely with Procurement, Hospitals, Supply Chain Management, and various business functions.

Your Profile

• University degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, complemented by solid training in Strategic Procurement and 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 work ethic, combined with excellent SAP MM and Microsoft Office skills.
• Commercial mindset paired with strong execution, project management capabilities, and effective communication skills in both German and English.

Benefits

Join us in an innovative environment where you can fully develop your strengths, expertise, and skills. On your first day, we will give you a warm welcome and make sure you feel at home with us from the start. You can start enjoying a variety of benefits right from the very first week, including:

• A varied menu in our staff canteen at a discounted price.
• Free access to our gym (including lunchtime classes) available 24/7.
• Free employee counseling 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 program for the perfect work-life balance.
• And many more exciting benefits!

Application Process

Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered. We look forward to receiving your application!

Our Commitment to Diversity

Mixed teams work better. We take pride in the expertise of over 10,000 employees from more than 80 nations. Their knowledge and experience are our strength. Every day, we promote diversity, equal opportunities, and equal pay for equal work, earning recognition as one of the "Leaders in Diversity" in the healthcare industry in Europe by the Financial Times in 2021.

About the Hirslanden Group

The Hirslanden Group is the largest medical network in Switzerland. We operate 16 hospitals across 9 cantons as well as 5 outpatient surgery centers, 18 radiology institutes, and 6 radiotherapy centers, employing a dedicated workforce of 11,025 professionals.