Senior Category Manager
Switzerland Global Enterprise
Senior Sourcing Staff Manager
Switzerland Global Enterprise
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Budapest • 🇭🇺 Hungary
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Senior
About the role
- Develop and execute regional sourcing strategies for indirect categories
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement, and supplier consolidation
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., business units, finance, operations)
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders
- Evaluate and select suppliers based on cost, quality, delivery, and service capabilities
- Negotiate contracts and terms to secure favorable pricing and conditions
- Monitor supplier performance and manage risks associated with supplier relationships
- Conduct market analysis and benchmarking to identify best practices and emerging trends
- Drive cost savings initiatives and track spending against budgets
- Streamline sourcing processes and leverage technology to enhance efficiency
- Generate regular reports on sourcing activities, savings achievements, and supplier performance
- Ensure adherence to company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college
- Significant experience in Sourcing, Operations, Supply Chain, Commercial, or equivalent consulting experience
- Experience with all indirect sourcing categories including in-depth knowledge of regional facilities and MRO
- Experience in leading cross-region team
Benefits
- Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
sourcing strategiescost reductionprocess improvementsupplier consolidationcontract negotiationmarket analysisbenchmarkingcost savings initiativessupplier performance monitoringspending tracking
Soft skills
collaborationrelationship buildingstakeholder managementrisk managementcommunicationleadership
Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree