Category Manager Electrical & Electromechanical Components

ppSupply Chain /p pCategory Manager Electrical Electromechanical Components /p pSwitzerland /p pOn-Site /p pFull-Time 100% /p h3About Evatec /h3 pWelcome to the "Thin Film Powerhouse"! /p pEvatec specializes in designing, developing, producing, and selling high-tech thin film deposition equipment for the semiconductor, advanced packaging, optical, and optoelectronics markets. /p pOur 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. /p pMake a Difference – Embrace a Culture of Ownership and Decision Making /p pGrow – Take Development and Training Opportunities /p pGo Global – Thrive in a Multicultural, Global Business Environment /p h3What You Can Expect From Us /h3 ul li5 weeks holiday /li li42-hour work week with flexitime and home office options /li liState-of-the-art workplaces /li liFlat hierarchies for better communication and collaboration /li liCanteen and self-catering options at our Layers Cafe /li liFree covered parking /li liGood public transport connections /li liVariety of discounts (e.g., fitness center memberships, car purchases, mobile phones, computers, etc.) /li liLanguage Training Programmes /li liCompany and team events to foster the spirit /li /ul h3Job Description /h3 pBehind 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. /p h3What you will be doing /h3 ul liNegotiate with foresight: you lead price and contract negotiations for electrical components, motors, control cabinets, and electrical assemblies while securing the best possible commercial terms /li liDrive category strategy: you develop and implement sourcing strategies for your category, aligned with our business objectives /li liOptimize costs and processes: you identify cost-saving opportunities, evaluate supplier quotations, and continuously improve procurement and inventory costs /li liBuild strong supplier partnerships: you establish and develop a strategic supplier network, conduct regular business reviews, and ensure long-term supply security /li liLeverage market intelligence: you monitor market developments within your category and support internal stakeholders with your expertise in strategic and technical decision-making /li /ul h3What you should bring /h3 ul liStrong 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 /li liTechnical sourcing expertise: you bring 5-8 years of international procurement experience, ideally within plant engineering, capital equipment, or industrial manufacturing /li liElectrical know-how: you have a solid understanding of electrical components, motors, control cabinets, and electromechanical systems /li liDigital proficiency: you work confidently with MS Office and ERP systems; SAP experience is an advantage /li liCommunication and flexibility: you communicate fluently in German and English and are willing to travel occasionally (approx. 15%) /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr