Global Category Manager - Indirect Sourcing (80-100%) - Switzerland Jobs Opening

July 19, 2024

Accelleron

Baden

OTHER

Global Category Manager - Indirect Sourcing (80-100%)

At Accelleron, we go further. Building on the heritage of more than 100 years as ABB Turbocharging, you will join a team of true experts in an exciting international environment that share a commitment to excel, to be a trusted partner in supporting our customers in the gradual change towards sustainable industries with innovative technology, expertise and smart solutions. We are driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions as we welcome and celebrate individual differences.

Job description

In this role you will be responsible for Indirect Sourcing of Professional Services (IT, Marketing, Finance and HR), in the Value Chain Function. You will be responsible for establishing and implementing sourcing strategies, cooperating with strategic vendors and internal stakeholders to increase Accelleron’s profitability. You will join our great team in Baden, Switzerland, and will be reporting to the Global Head of Indirect Sourcing.

Your responsibilities:

Develop a depth of category knowledge to establish effective sourcing strategies for indirect sourcing with focus on Professional Services (IT, Marketing, Finance & HR) , ensuring that the supply base/suppliers have the capability and capacity to meet current and future business requirements.
Articulate and implement sourcing strategies, ensuring all relevant parties understand and execute processes accordingly.
Partner with functional leaders to manage the supplier relationships of strategic vendors such as driving Quarterly Business Reviews, accounts reconciliation, performance reviews (KPI monitoring) and issues resolution.
Engage with up to 100 internal stakeholders on key sourcing initiatives requiring a proactive approach that is: relationship oriented, customer focused, analytical, creative and dynamic.
Position the purchasing performance to substantially increase the value of the Indirect Sourcing function and the profitability of the Company.

Your background:

University degree Master of Science in Engineering or Economics
Proven track record in comparable position of 5-10 years with significant experience in Indirect Sourcing
Analytical capabilities to perform analyses on spend and market data, and supplier proposals
Excellent leadership skills and collaboration with various stakeholders
Pro-active, entrepreneurial and strong decision maker
International exposure with multi-functional, matrix environment and intercultural experience
Experience in digitization and sustainability preferred.
Good communication, presentation and negotiation skills
Good networking and social skills
Fluent written and spoken in both English and German.