Supply Chain
Global Category Manager Electronics
Job Description
Behind every innovative Evatec system are reliable suppliers, strong partnerships, and the right electronic components. As Global Category Manager Electronics, you will take ownership of a strategically important category and continuously develop its global sourcing strategy. With your market expertise, negotiation skills, and ability to bring together internal and external stakeholders, you will make a significant contribution to the competitiveness and future success of our technologies.
What you will be doing
- Drive category strategy: you define and implement global sourcing strategies for electronic and electrical components, motors, control cabinets, and electronic assemblies.
- Lead impactful negotiations: you are responsible for price and contract negotiations, evaluate supplier offers, and identify sustainable cost optimization opportunities.
- Build strong supplier partnerships: you establish strategic relationships, develop existing suppliers, and identify new sourcing opportunities worldwide.
- Ensure supply continuity: you work closely with Engineering, Operations, and Quality to secure the optimal availability and performance of your category.
- Understand markets and seize opportunities: you monitor market and technology trends, assess risks and opportunities, and support internal stakeholders in strategic decision making.
What you should bring
- Solid foundation: you hold a technical or commercial qualification, ideally complemented by further education in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration.
- Strategic procurement experience: you bring several years of experience in Category Management, Commodity Management, or Strategic Procurement within an international industrial environment.
- Technical understanding: you are familiar with electronic, electrical, or electromechanical components and understand technical interdependencies.
- Digital mindset: you are proficient in MS Office and ERP systems; SAP experience is an advantage.
- Strong communicator: you communicate confidently in German and English, collaborate effectively in international teams, and are willing to travel occasionally (approximately 15%).
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
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