Supply Chain

Category Manager Electrical & Electromechanical Components

location_on スイス
business Hybrid
schedule Full-Time 100%

Job Description

Behind every innovative system are the right electrical components. Do you want to help shape that foundation? As a Category Manager for Electrical Components, you will be responsible for a key category and ensure that our technologies can be successfully developed through strategic sourcing, strong supplier partnerships, and in-depth market expertise.

What you will be doing

  • check Negotiate with foresight: you lead price and contract negotiations for electrical components, motors, control cabinets, and electrical assemblies while securing the best possible commercial terms
  • check Drive category strategy: you develop and implement sourcing strategies for your category, aligned with our business objectives
  • check Optimize costs and processes: you identify cost-saving opportunities, evaluate supplier quotations, and continuously improve procurement and inventory costs
  • check Build strong supplier partnerships: you establish and develop a strategic supplier network, conduct regular business reviews, and ensure long-term supply security
  • check Leverage market intelligence: you monitor market developments within your category and support internal stakeholders with your expertise in strategic and technical decision-making

What you should bring

  • check Strong educational background: you have a technical or commercial qualification, ideally with an electrical engineering background, complemented by further training in procurement or supply chain management
  • check Technical sourcing expertise: you bring 5-8 years of international procurement experience, ideally within plant engineering, capital equipment, or industrial manufacturing
  • check Electrical know-how: you have a solid understanding of electrical components, motors, control cabinets, and electromechanical systems
  • check Digital proficiency: you work confidently with MS Office and ERP systems; SAP experience is an advantage
  • check Communication and flexibility: you communicate fluently in German and English and are willing to travel occasionally (approx. 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