Category Manager Plastic Injection Molding

Category Manager Plastic Injection Molding Leister Technologies AG Category Manager Plastic Injection Molding Leister Technologies AG, based in Central Switzerland, is a leading provider of premium products for process heat and plastic processing. As part of the globally active Leister Group, it has been on a growth course for decades. Around 900 employees in eight countries and 130 sales partners ensure a worldwide presence. The Leister Group is committed to improving quality of life with innovative products. Do you negotiate with passion and sovereignty and move confidently in international procurement markets? Does the strategic responsibility for central product groups appeal to you? Do you enjoy identifying the most effective levers to sustainably reduce costs while ensuring excellent quality with suppliers? Then help us shape the future of Leister and take on responsibility in our SCM area. Your tasks Overall responsibility for defined product groups including development of product group strategies Conducting global market and competitor analyses as well as monitoring trends and prices Identification of international suppliers, conducting negotiations and building long-term partnerships Monitoring and evaluating supplier performance as well as active risk management Identification of savings potential with internal partners and conducting make-or-buy analyses Systematic use of key figures for TCO reduction and promotion of CIP / best-practice approaches Your profile Technical basic training with further training in the business administration or SCM area at FH/HF level Very good technical, mechanical and plastic-related specialist knowledge Several years of professional experience in strategic and international procurement of an industrial company Good methodological knowledge in Category Management Excellent negotiation skills and intercultural competence with corresponding proven track record Very good German and English skills in spoken and written form Experience with SAP S/4HANA as well as procurement platforms is an advantage What awaits you A strategic activity with a lot of creative freedom - here you can make things happen A market-leading, international company with a clear future strategy in the dream canton of Obwalden Support with further training and opportunities for personal and professional development Attractive benefits, free parking including e-charging stations, showers for athletes etc. jpid2d280a5jm jit0730jm jiy26jm