Category Manager

Vor 7 Tagen

Basel, Schweiz Straumann Group Vollzeit

**Job Purpose**
The Category Manager - Direct within Global Procurement function of Straumann group manages a portfolio of selected Categories and/or sub-categories. The Category Manager - Direct is responsible to design, introduce and execute categories/sub-categories strategies and projects that can span more than one manufacturing site, region and business unit. In his/her role, the Category Manager is accountable for the COGS performance as well as the continuity of supply for the portfolio.

**Main Tasks and Responsibilities**
- Manage a portfolio of selected categories/sub-categories, projects and strategic suppliers than can span more than one site, region, business unit.
- Develop Procurement category strategies, that are aligned with the overall business strategy and sustainable framework of the Straumann group: ensure the execution of sourcing projects that are integrated, cross-functionally executed and aligned with Straumann business stakeholders.
- Evaluate supply risk and formulate mitigations to ensure continuity of product supply to the operations.
- Analyze supplier markets and provide recommendations that translate into actionable strategies and forward-looking analysis. Develop expertise, maintain market intelligence and stays abreast of the changing supply base and new technologies.
- Lead and drive sourcing projects and achieve targets:

- Lead efforts that drive cost optimization, improve quality, service and enhanced innovation through strategic sourcing, supplier relationship and risk management.
- Identify saving opportunities and manage a pipeline (regional, global, cross business unit) of sourcing projects and initiatives
- Define and execute strategic sourcing initiatives: through the use of the digital tools in place, lead supplier selection and negotiation through the RFP process, in collaboration with the different Straumann business units and corporate functions.
- Manage supplier performance. Define and execute a yearly communication plan with critical / strategic suppliers.
- Ensure proper implementation, track and monitor performance including on ESG aspects once defined for suppliers

**Profile**
- Preferred eduction: Master, MBA academic degree in Business, Economics, or Engineering
- Professional certification: CPSM or CIPS desired
- Langage: English (excellent written and spoken), Others - fluency in at least one additional language is advantageous (e.g. Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese)

Experience
- Minimum 5 years in strategic procurement role (category management, strategic sourcing) with exposure to supply chain management (regionally or globally), complex strategic sourcing in a global matrix environment, optimal procurement processes and standards
- Demonstrated performance in working within cross-functional teams, with requisite drive and energy to be successful in delivering a challenging transformation agenda
- Specific category experience includes at least one of these: Logistics, Supply Chain, Packaging.

Personal Attributes & behaviors
- Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate effectively and influence at all levels (including technical and operational) and with all functions at least in English
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, set priorities and drive tasks to completion in a fixed time-frame, in an agile environment
- Must be able to clearly and concisely communicate, explain and report issue or opportunities
- Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams and build relationships across multiple functions, countries, regions and cultures
- Demonstrated broad understanding of the content, processes and delivery channels in the field of the assigned categories. Expert negotiation skills
- Proven ability to assess risks associated with supplier and market changes in a regulated environment.
- Sense of urgency to support operations when needed, pro-active and “can-do attitude” to identify problems quickly, make sound judgments, establish and implement solutions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

**Employment Type**:Full Time

**Alternative Locations**:Switzerland : Basel

**Travel Percentage**:0 - 10%

**Requisition ID**:12223

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