For one of our clients, a leading medical devices manufacturer, we are currently looking for an experienced Global Category Manager to lead divisional category initiatives with a core focus on injection moulding tooling.
In this role you will aggregate procurement volumes, drive targeted specification alignment, and build resilient supply networks across multiple manufacturing sites.
General Information:
- Start date: ASAP (to be discussed)
- Contract type: permanent employment
- Work location: canton Berne
- Workload: 100%
- Home Office: flexible
- Working hours: standard
- Travel: often, incl. international
Tasks & Responsibilities:...
Commercial & Category Strategy: Architect and execute enterprise sourcing strategies covering injection mould tooling, plastic resins, and plant machinery. Lead commercial negotiations regarding contract pricing, trade terms, and full-lifecycle support in tandem with site-based buyer teams and technical SMEs.
Governance & Vendor Standards: Construct enterprise-level governance tools—including master supply agreements, vendor KPIs, and qualification protocols—to enable consistent supplier performance reviews and actionable daily standards for local plant teams.
Cross-Functional Alignment: Partner closely with R&D, Engineering, NPI/Industrialisation, and localized procurement teams. Bridge technical specs with commercial targets by facilitating consensus and synthesizing requirements rather than mandating top-down directives.
Supply Continuity & Risk Oversight: Monitor market dynamics to address supply vulnerabilities such as capacity bottlenecks, extended lead times, and single-source dependencies. Deploy unified mitigation frameworks across all manufacturing facilities in active coordination with site leaders.
Targeted Standardisation: Streamline specifications whenever clear operational or financial advantages exist regarding unit cost, quality metrics, or delivery security. Maintain flexibility by honoring site-specific technical or customer-driven requirements when customization is necessary.
Your Profile:
Background:: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
Strategic Procurement Expertise: Minimum of 5 years of strategic sourcing experience in a manufacturing environment, including dedicated ownership of the injection mould tooling lifecycle (covering RFX management, DFM reviews, tool validation/acceptance, and warranty terms).
Contracting & Vendor Management: Demonstrated capability negotiating high-level framework contracts and executing vendor development initiatives with tooling suppliers.
Cross-Site Leadership: Superior interpersonal and matrix leadership skills, capable of driving consensus across functional departments and geographically dispersed sites.
Languages: Fluent in English
Nice to Have:
Direct experience purchasing raw polymer resins or metal alloys.
Background handling CapEx acquisitions for heavy injection moulding machinery.
Proven track record implementing procurement programs across multiple manufacturing locations.
Sounds interesting? Apply now – we’re looking forward to receiving your applications!
