Category Manager Job Description
The Category Manager is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive category strategy that aligns with the company's business objectives.
* Key Responsibilities:
* Establish overall Category Strategy as per business needs and deploy it accordingly.
* Manage demand, supply, and capacity with key suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth operations.
* Maintain strong relationships with strategic partners and manage supplier relationships effectively.
* Identify, analyze, and mitigate risks by scanning market and internal stakeholders.
* Deliver regular reports on market intelligence, including lead time, prices, and M&As, to support informed decision-making.
* Develop purchasing execution strategies for categories and projects, ensuring timely acquisition of goods and services.
* Define and implement procurement strategies and targets for the department and suppliers, driving efficiency and cost savings.
* Develop action plans, manage relationships with suppliers, evaluate new suppliers, and oversee strategic key account activities.
* Collaborate in the development and execution of category strategies to meet business objectives and acquire necessary goods and services.
Requirements:
* Hold a valid work permit or be a Swiss/EU citizen.
* Possess technical or commercial training, ideally in process engineering, chemical engineering, business management, project management, supply chain, electrical or computer engineering.
* Hold at least 2-3 years of experience in procurement, buying, or supply chain management.
* Familiarity with the pharmaceutical or biotech sector is an asset.
* Be skilled in analytical thinking and able to interpret data to generate actionable insights.
* Familiarity with procurement automation tools and software such as SAP, Ariba, or Oracle is a plus.