Global Category Manager Production Equipment (m/f/d)Full-timeBusiness Segment: Operationsmedmix is a global leader in high-precision delivery devices. We occupy leading positions in the healthcare, consumer, and industrial end-markets. Our customers benefit from our dedication to innovation and technological advancement that has resulted in over 900 active patents. Our 14 production sites worldwide, together with our highly motivated and experienced team of nearly 2'600 employees provide our customers with uncompromising quality, proximity, and agility. medmix is headquartered in Baar, Switzerland. Our shares are traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX: MEDX). www.medmix.swissGlobal Category Manager creates, implements, and owns the strategic relationship with Global/Key suppliers and senior internal stakeholders, aimed at achieving strategic objectives of Indirect Categories. The incumbent responsibilities are across organizational boundaries.Responsibilities include:Ensure orderliness and tidiness for own workstation and make sure to follow all regulations regarding health & safety, environment or company specific rules; inform manager/supervisor or ESH officer in case of any deviation or risk of accident/incident.Identify and develop global, cross-segment strategies for Production Machineries in alignment with Industrialization Department and local organizationsCoordinate and collaborate with Industrialization Department and local procurement teams to deploy and manage the implementation of defined strategies.Build, lead and support strategic relationships with global/ key suppliers with principal objectives of achieving optimal cost and performanceConduct regular spend and supplier markets analysis, including risk management assessment of the Production Machinery categoryLead performance management of Global/Key suppliers, including sustainability & social responsibility; Coordinate and support suppliers assessment and audits – with focus on Procurement requirements.Follow and implement corporate and procurement directives and policiesIdentify and implement savings initiative as well as continuous improvement plans in area of his responsibility.Embrace synergies and share best practice across different sitesEstablish a close relationship with different internal stakeholders in order to deliver the best values and improve suppliers and procurement service levelsSupport in problem resolution/crisis managementCoordinate functionally the local buyers responsible for Production Machine/EquipmentIs the Subject Matter Expert in his category for internal stakeholders.Perform other strategic and tactical tasks, if neededProfessional experience and proven track record in strategic procurement of Production Equipment (e.g. preferable Injection Molding Machines, Medical Devices industry or similar) in an international company with a matrix organizationStrong knowledge and business acumen in indirect production equipment, contract management and risk managementExpertise in TCO and cost analysisExperience in supplier relationship managementExcellent communication skills (verbal and written) in English; German, Spanish or Mandarin would be beneficialFamiliarity with SAP and S2P platform (ARIBA, COUPA, etc.)Willingness to travel up to 20-30%Only direct applications will be considered. EU/Schengen citizens are welcome to apply.medmix is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of a diverse workforce.#J-18808-Ljbffr
