Category Manager for Pharmaceuticals (a) 80-100% Hiring date:According to agreement
Employment contract type:Unlimited
Reference number:71595
YOUR TASKS
You develop and implement category strategies and manage assigned procurement categories throughout their entire strategic lifecycle.
You leverage spend, market, supplier, and demand analytics to identify savings opportunities, mitigate risks, and drive evidence-based procurement decisions
You design, maintain, and enhance KPI dashboards, benchmarks, and business cases to support informed decision-making.
You drive product standardization, portfolio optimization, and data harmonization initiatives to increase efficiency and unlock synergies across the organization
You lead cross-functional initiatives and influence senior stakeholders across Procurement, Hospitals, Supply Chain Management, and Business Functions to deliver measurable business outcomes
YOUR PROFILE
You hold a university degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Pharmacy, Life Sciences, or a related discipline, ideally complemented by professional certifications in Strategic Procurement or Category Management
You bring at least five years of experience in Category Management, ideally within healthcare or another complex and regulated environment.
You possess strong analytical capabilities and proven expertise in spend analytics, KPI management, statistics, and data-driven decision-making.
You successfully navigate complex stakeholder environments, build alignment across diverse interest groups, and communicate confidently with executive-level stakeholders.
You work in a structured, self-driven, and solution-oriented manner, have strong SAP MM and Microsoft Office skills, and combine a commercial mindset with excellent execution, project management capabilities, and strong communication skills in German and English.
You can start enjoying a whole host of benefits right from the very first week:
A varied menu
in our staff canteen at a discounted price
Fitness 24/7 : Free access to our gym (including lunchtime classes)
Free employee counselling : For your well-being – whether you have work-related questions, personal challenges, or simply want to gain a fresh perspective
More than 5 weeks’ holiday
as part of our Leisure Plus programme – for the perfect work-life balance
For further information, please contact Alain Zimmitti (Head of Procurement & Supply Chain) by email: alain.zimmitti@hirslanden.ch . Livia Camenisch looks forward to receiving your full online application.
Please note that we cannot accept paper applications (which will not be returned) or applications sent by email. Please therefore apply online using this tool only.
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Employment contract type:Unlimited
Reference number:71595
YOUR TASKS
You develop and implement category strategies and manage assigned procurement categories throughout their entire strategic lifecycle.
You leverage spend, market, supplier, and demand analytics to identify savings opportunities, mitigate risks, and drive evidence-based procurement decisions
You design, maintain, and enhance KPI dashboards, benchmarks, and business cases to support informed decision-making.
You drive product standardization, portfolio optimization, and data harmonization initiatives to increase efficiency and unlock synergies across the organization
You lead cross-functional initiatives and influence senior stakeholders across Procurement, Hospitals, Supply Chain Management, and Business Functions to deliver measurable business outcomes
YOUR PROFILE
You hold a university degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Pharmacy, Life Sciences, or a related discipline, ideally complemented by professional certifications in Strategic Procurement or Category Management
You bring at least five years of experience in Category Management, ideally within healthcare or another complex and regulated environment.
You possess strong analytical capabilities and proven expertise in spend analytics, KPI management, statistics, and data-driven decision-making.
You successfully navigate complex stakeholder environments, build alignment across diverse interest groups, and communicate confidently with executive-level stakeholders.
You work in a structured, self-driven, and solution-oriented manner, have strong SAP MM and Microsoft Office skills, and combine a commercial mindset with excellent execution, project management capabilities, and strong communication skills in German and English.
You can start enjoying a whole host of benefits right from the very first week:
A varied menu
in our staff canteen at a discounted price
Fitness 24/7 : Free access to our gym (including lunchtime classes)
Free employee counselling : For your well-being – whether you have work-related questions, personal challenges, or simply want to gain a fresh perspective
More than 5 weeks’ holiday
as part of our Leisure Plus programme – for the perfect work-life balance
For further information, please contact Alain Zimmitti (Head of Procurement & Supply Chain) by email: alain.zimmitti@hirslanden.ch . Livia Camenisch looks forward to receiving your full online application.
Please note that we cannot accept paper applications (which will not be returned) or applications sent by email. Please therefore apply online using this tool only.
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Category Manager for Pharmaceuticals (a) 80-100% Arbeitgeber: Mediclinic International
Le groupe Hirslanden est un employeur de choix, offrant un environnement de travail dynamique et collaboratif au sein de la Clinique Bois-Cerf à Lausanne. Avec des opportunités de formation continue et une politique de congés généreuse, y compris jusqu'à 7 semaines de vacances, nous valorisons le bien-être de nos employés tout en leur permettant de contribuer à l'amélioration de la qualité de vie des patients. Rejoignez-nous pour faire partie d'une équipe qui se consacre à des soins médicaux de haut niveau dans un cadre stimulant et innovant.
