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.
Make a Difference – Embrace a Culture of Ownership and Decision Making
Grow – Take Development and Training Opportunities
Go Global – Thrive in a Multicultural, Global Business Environment
Things we offer our employees
- beach_access 5 weeks holiday
- access_time 42-hour work week with flexitime and home office options
- desktop_mac State-of-the-art workplaces
- account_circle Flat hierarchies for better communication and collaboration
- free_breakfast Canteen and self-catering options at our Layers Cafe
- directions_car Free covered parking
- tram Good public transport connections
- monetization_on Variety of discounts (e.g., fitness center memberships, car purchases, mobile phones, computers, etc.)
- chat Language Training Programmes
- people Company and team events to foster the spirit
Job Description
As a Category Manager for OEM components, you negotiate with foresight and ensure optimal conditions for electronic and mechanical OEM parts. You strategically manage your categories, further develop supplier relationships and contribute fresh ideas for leaner procurement processes and strong benchmarks.
What you will be doing
- check Negotiate with foresight: you lead price and contract negotiations for complex electromechanical assemblies and OEM components and achieve optimal conditions
- check Strategically manage product groups: you develop and implement category strategies aligned with our company goals with a focus on OEM suppliers
- check Optimise costs and processes: you drive cost reduction initiatives, evaluate offers and continuously improve our procurement and inventory costs
- check Manage suppliers holistically: you build a strategic OEM supplier pool, conduct regular business reviews and ensure long-term supply security
- check Know your market: you monitor relevant developments in the OEM landscape and support internal teams with your expertise in strategic decisions
What you should bring
- check Experience in technical procurement: you have at least 3 years of international sourcing experience, ideally in plant engineering or with OEM components
- check Solid education: you hold a commercial or technical qualification and further education in procurement
- check IT-skills: you work confidently with MS Office and ERP systems – SAP experience is a plus
- check Strong communication: you communicate fluently in both German and English
- check Ready to travel: you're flexible and open to occasional business trips (approx. 10–15%)
Hiring process
Is it a match?
For further information please contact
Véronique Dölger | Recruiting Specialist | hr.eag@evatecnet.com
P.s. Applications submitted via recruitment agencies will not be considered