Global Category Manager Electronics / Global Category Manageress Electronics

Supply Chain Global Category Manager Electronics

Location: Switzerland

Business: Hybrids

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.

What We Offer

• 5 weeks of holiday
• 42-hour work week with flexitime and home office options
• State-of-the-art work environments
• 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 programs
• Company and team events to foster spirit

Job Description

Behind every innovative Evatec system are reliable suppliers, strong partnerships, and the right electronic components. As the Global Category Manager Electronics, you will take ownership of a strategically important category and continuously develop its global sourcing strategy. With your market expertise, negotiation skills, and ability to foster collaboration between internal and external stakeholders, you will make a significant contribution to the competitiveness and future success of our technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive category strategy: Define and implement global sourcing strategies for electronic and electrical components, motors, control cabinets, and electronic assemblies.
• Lead impactful negotiations: Manage price and contract negotiations, evaluate supplier offers, and identify sustainable cost optimization opportunities.
• Build strong supplier partnerships: Establish strategic relationships, develop existing suppliers, and identify new sourcing opportunities globally.
• Ensure supply continuity: Collaborate closely with Engineering, Operations, and Quality to secure optimal availability and performance of your category.
• Understand markets and seize opportunities: Monitor market and technology trends, assess risks and opportunities, and support internal stakeholders in strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

• Solid foundation: Technical or commercial qualification, ideally complemented by further education in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration.
• Strategic procurement experience: Several years of experience in Category Management, Commodity Management, or Strategic Procurement within an international industrial environment.
• Technical understanding: Familiarity with electronic, electrical, or electromechanical components and an understanding of technical interdependencies.
• Digital mindset: Proficient in MS Office and ERP systems; SAP experience is a plus.
• Strong communicator: Confident communication in German and English, effective collaboration in international teams, and willingness to travel occasionally (approximately 15%).

Start Your Journey

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For Further Information

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. We regret to inform you that applications submitted via recruitment agencies will not be considered.