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Procurement Category Manager (Strategic Buyer) 50%
Your contribution
Responsible for specific direct material categories.
Maintain the supplier portfolio and develop category strategies.
Consolidate suppliers to leverage savings and build long-term relationships.
Manage a global commodity category, guiding purchasing volumes.
Conduct procurement market research and classify potential suppliers.
Establish and maintain global material categories; develop suppliers and category strategies.
Evaluate and develop suppliers according to procurement strategy.
Develop and implement procurement strategies for assigned suppliers and categories.
Identify and implement potential cost savings.
Negotiate contracts according to company regulations.
Serve as contact for procurement-related questions to upstream and downstream departments.
Advise project purchasing and R&D on supplier allocation.
Ensure efficient handling of procurement and logistics processes.
Ensure material availability and develop the supplier base in response to demand changes.
Your background
Technical education plus further training in Category Management / Strategic Procurement.
Prior experience in Category Management / Strategic Procurement within a technical industrial corporation.
Solid understanding of mechanical or electronic components & assemblies is a major asset.
Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken.
Good knowledge of the national and international supplier market.
Proficient in SAP R/3 and MS Office.
What makes working at Tecan unique
Opportunity to make an impact on the world of tomorrow.
Work in an international and diverse environment.
Career growth opportunities within the company.
Empowered by a strong and unique company culture.
Comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
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We’re looking forward to receiving your application online. Please submit your CV or resume (without picture and cover letter; reference letters and diplomas are optional).
Our purpose. At Tecan, we are driven to improve people’s lives and health by empowering our customers to scale healthcare innovation globally. We collaborate with our customers from early-stage innovation through project implementation and beyond, delivering products, services, and solutions that make lab processes and medical procedures precise, reproducible, and compliant.
Stay unique and make it count. Our values - trust, highest standards, and ambition - are the cornerstones of our business and provide the framework for Tecan's culture. We foster a positive and empowering environment where our unique employees can grow and bring their passion and talent to work.
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