BE GREAT TOGETHER WITH US.Innovation, Effizienz und Zielstrebigkeit:Dafür steht VAT seit über 50 Jahren.Mit dieser Leidenschaft ist VAT zum international führenden Entwickler, Hersteller und Lieferant von Hochleistungs-High-End Vakuumventilen und Vakuumdichttechnologie herangewachsen und beschäftigt weltweit über 2000 Mitarbeitende.
Der Hauptsitz befindet sich in Haag (Schweiz), die Produktionszentren in der Schweiz, Malaysia, Rumänien und Taiwan.We are looking for a Senior Category Purchasing Executive / Manager to join our Indirect Material Category Management team to develop and implement global sourcing strategies of VAT's Indirect supply base capabilities and readiness in support of the strong growth and expansion of the company.Reporting to the Head of Category Management, you will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders across the company to achieve key business goals on quality, delivery and cost.
You must have the ability to develop and communicate category strategies across the organization to ensure sourcing decisions and strategic supplier selections align with VAT's technology roadmap and product development.
Total commodity ownership, including supplier performance and relationship management.Your Responsibilities Include, But Not Limited To:Executing global sourcing strategies for Indirect material category (Production, machine, consumable, tool clip etc).
Acting as a business partner to key stakeholders in business team (Industry Engineering, Legal department etc.)
and Operations team (Warehouse, Production, Quality methodology etc).
Implementing and executing Global Category Management Operating Model as well as Site Category Management.
Management of own categories and functional category team (Strategy, knowledge management, performance).
Application of aligned sourcing processes, sustainable supplier assessments and development approach.
Realization of a measurable value >5% in recurring and P&L effective cost reductions per year across the global 3rd party spend in the assigned spend categories.
Grow and further develop a qualified and performing Best Cost Country Supply Base.
Accountable for category specific achievement of cost optimization and supply base optimization.
Providing forward-looking guidance on trends, threats and opportunities in own category.
Embracing change and possessing a continuous improvement mindset.
Experienced in Strategic Sourcing processes, including internal & external analysis, sourcing strategies and execution, contract execution, and supplier management.
Able to understand business contracts and review and write contracts.
Design category strategies and negotiation strategies to achieve savings targets.
Serve as the center of knowledge and share knowledge with key stakeholders to enable more effective planning and execution.Minimum Qualification:Min Degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business or Engineering or related discipline.
Min 8 years in-depth strategic and operational sourcing experience with a solid working knowledge of global category management.
Strong analytical skills and focus on essential facts, with the ability to present results clearly.
Working experience within a global complex organization.
Sensible and empathic communication skills.
Self-motivator who works effectively in team or independent work environments.
Able to get results through others, able to multi-task and handle stress levels.
Good communication skills in English (German & Chinese will be a plus).
Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite products.
Practical experience in Microsoft Dynamic365.
Strong data analysis skills and project management skills.
High standard for ethics and professionalism.Preferred Qualification:Preferable experience in Indirect Category management & supplier management.
Sourcing in Asia and experience in Best Cost Country and spend relocation activities.VAT is an equal opportunity employer.
We see ourselves as a responsible and far-sighted employer that offers not only jobs, but also career and personal development opportunities through various training programs.
We recognize the value of employee diversity and provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified applications that contribute to innovation, improve customer orientation and employee satisfaction.
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