Global Category Manager

**Job Purpose**
The Global Category Manager manages a portfolio of selected Logistics and Supply Chain optimization projects. The Global Category Manager is responsible to put in place, lead and drive global virtual teams to ensure the successful definition and execution of selected Logistics category strategies and Supply Chain optimization projects. Additionally this function is accountable for the global Logistics costs performance.

**Main Tasks and Responsibilities**
- Manage a portfolio of selected categories and projects globally for the Straumann group by leading cross-functional and cross-regional virtual teams with full accountability for procurement performance (portfolio representing +50 Mio CHF/year)
- Develop Procurement category strategies, that are aligned with the overall business strategy of the Straumann group: ensure the execution of sourcing projects that are integrated, cross-functionally executed and aligned with Straumann business stakeholders.
- 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 global pipeline of sourcing projects and initiatives, including both the ones fully executed by him/herself and the ones executed by others (strategic sourcing specialist or/and local procurement teams).
- Define and execute strategic sourcing initiatives: 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.

**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. German, 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
- 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. Proven ability 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**:8190