Global Strategic Category Manager

vor 1 Woche


Schaan, Schweiz HILTI Vollzeit

What's the role?:


As a Global Strategic Category Manager, you drive the implementation of strategic initiatives for the global vendor management office (VMO) for software development.

You take ownership of the VMO by setting up feasible strategies to reduce transactional work and obtain optimal quality, service, and price.

Together with your stakeholders you guide sourcing projects along the full procurement cycle to optimize spend and improve total value for Hilti.

Cross-functional and cross-category teamwork will be essential to your success.

The role is based at Hilti Headquarters in Liechtenstein. Up to 25% of your work can be done remotely.

Who is Hilti?:

If you're new to the industry, you might not have heard of us. We provide leading-edge tools, technologies, software, and services for the global construction industry, and beyond.

At Hilti strong customer relationships create solutions that build a better future, where there is pride and a sense of belonging across our 120 global locations.

It's where people explore possibilities, leverage their potential, own their personal development, and grow lasting careers.

What does the role involve?:


The development of software for our customers is a key strategic growth area for Hilti, for which the effective management of the VMO together with your stakeholders is critical to achieve success.

Your responsibilities include the set-up and organization of the VMO, running the yearly VMO all Unit meetings, optimizing spend opportunities, facilitating and leading sourcing projects, supplier negotiation and escalations, tactical purchasing, year
- end bonus calculations, reviewing statement of works, as well as establishing and maintaining supplier relationships. You drive the preparation and execution together with stakeholders from our global business units and global IT. You will also work in close collaboration with our team based in India.

Our global indirect procurement team is located in Schaan, Liechtenstein and Delhi, India. We have a diverse team in terms of nationalities, backgrounds, and experiences. We focus on IT, Professional Services and R&D Engineering Services, managing a spend of more than 200mCHF. Our main suppliers are SAP, Microsoft, Salesforce, AWS and Workday.

What do we offer?:

You will be working with a team of people striving for excellence, with an open, inclusive and supportive culture. Bring your own perspective and achieve results together with others.


Come to a place where you will own your development and career journey: global or local, cross-functional or as a specialist.

If you're willing to go the extra mile, there is no limit to what you can achieve.

Relish the views from our modern and state-of-the art offices.

Enjoy a variety of healthy foods from the campus restaurants, keep in shape at the in-house gym, or commute with our e-bikes free of charge.

You will be amazed what the alpine life has to offer.

What you need is:

  • University degree in procurement, supply chain, business, IT or finance, with results in upper quartile
  • 3+ years' experience in (indirect) procurement/strategic sourcing, supply chain, finance or project management in a multinational organization. Experience in managing IT and/or professional service category is a plus
  • Evidence of acting as a strategic partner through influencing and interacting with key stakeholders across a matrix organization
  • Proficient spreadsheet skillset
  • Fluent in English; other languages appreciated
  • Strong business acumen and visionary way of thinking, balanced by handson behavior: a proactive approach in identifying external trends and acting as change agent
  • Strategic mindset with result orientation, as well as strong facilitation and negotiation skills. Effective communication skills, including the ability to structure clear presentations and simplify a financial message for nonfinance stakeholders
  • The drive to consistently outperform and exceed targets, combined with a strong passion for people actively seeking to develop yourself & others

Why should you apply?:


If conceptual brain work interests you as much as spreadsheets and slide decks, if you are adept at convincing others, managing demanding internal stakeholders, and negotiating with global vendors, you have met your match- For non-EU / EFTA citizens: Please state your eligibility status to work in Switzerland / Liechtenstein and note that if you do not own a valid Swiss / Liechtenstein work permit, Hilti cannot guarantee your final employment due to authority regulations.


Learn more about us:

  • Hilti is an equal opportunity employer.


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