Global Procurement Category Manager - Direct Materials Location: Site-based role in the wider Landquart area, Switzerland Salary: Up to CHF 160,000 plus performance-related bonus Walker Lovell is recruiting an experienced Global Procurement Category Manager to join the global procurement team of a leading international manufacturing business. This opportunity suits a commercially strong procurement professional with proven experience purchasing chemical raw materials. Automotive industry experience would be a significant advantage. You will take ownership of global categories, combining sourcing strategy with frequent, hands-on supplier negotiations. Your focus will be on securing competitive pricing, delivering measurable savings and protecting continuity of supply in markets where supplier choice can be limited. What you will be doing Develop and implement sourcing strategies for global chemical raw-material categories Lead challenging commercial negotiations with international suppliers Manage spot-buying activity, using market intelligence to make timely purchasing decisions Deliver measurable cost savings while maintaining quality and supply security Benchmark pricing through RFQs, supplier comparisons and market analysis Identify and develop alternative suppliers to reduce costs and supply risk Work with colleagues across Europe, the Americas and Asia to support manufacturing requirements Present clear, data-backed recommendations and take accountability for category performance What we are looking for Substantial procurement experience with ownership of complex direct-material categories in manufacturing Proven experience purchasing chemical raw materials, with direct responsibility for supplier negotiations and commercial results A track record of delivering measurable savings under significant cost pressure Experience of spot buying and negotiating in markets with limited supplier choice Automotive industry experience would be a significant advantage, particularly when combined with chemical raw-material purchasing Strong commercial judgement and the confidence to challenge suppliers and make decisions independently A resilient, structured and analytical approach, with close attention to detail Fluent English, with German language skills or a willingness to learn The opportunity You will have direct influence over global sourcing decisions in a structured, data-driven environment that values ownership, accuracy and results. This is a hands-on category management position with functional responsibility rather than direct reports. Full-time site attendance is required, so you will need to live within commuting distance of the wider Landquart area or be willing to relocate.
Procurement Manager in Chur Arbeitgeber: Walker Lovell
Walker Lovell bietet eine dynamische Arbeitsumgebung im Herzen der Landquart-Region, wo Innovation und Teamarbeit gefördert werden. Als Global Direct Materials Procurement Leader profitieren Sie von umfangreichen Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten und einem unterstützenden Arbeitsklima, das auf Zusammenarbeit und Erfolg ausgerichtet ist. Unsere Mitarbeiter schätzen die Möglichkeit, in einem internationalen Umfeld zu arbeiten und aktiv zur Optimierung unserer Beschaffungsstrategien beizutragen.
