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Procurement & Supply Chain

Category Manager Capex & MRO

Circa 130,000 CHF + bonus
Switzerland, Zürich
Permanent
Posted a month ago
Job ID: 8531
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Neil Cope

Director - Procurement, Supply Chain & Operations

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Category Manager CAPEX in collaboration with our client, based in the Zurich area.

Operating in a manufacturing-orientated environment, the ideal candidate will have prior experience in a production-focused domain on indirect spend categories, such as CAPEX, MRO, and Facility Management.

Key responsibilities of the Category Manager include:
  • Cover site expenditure and capital projects responsible for delivering year-on-year cost savings
  • Develop strategic purchasing plans and supplier consolidation projects
  • Display a strong technical understanding of CAPEX and MRO procurement, having previously concluded negotiations, established supplier frameworks, and shared best practice across the relevant regional spend areas
  • Work towards achieving corporate goals through cost savings and process efficiencies
  • Manage Capital Spend Projects across 50+ factories globally
  • Create, manage and run end-to-end projects related to driving both operational and strategic purchasing in the Capex, machinery and spare parts spend area
For the Category Manager CAPEX position, we are looking for a high calibre candidate with the following skillset:
  • Educated to degree or equivalent level, ideally in an Economic, Engineering or Supply Chain-focused discipline
  • Circa 5+ years' working experience in a technical procurement environment
  • Category management experience and project management knowledge, ideally obtained in a matrix environment and fast-paced organization
  • Ability to monitor results against established KPIs, and continually assess and review the existing supplier base
  • Strong stakeholder management skills with ability to engage and interact with the Production operation
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), plus a strong knowledge of SAP would be beneficial
  • Fluency in English
  • Willing to travel on ad-hoc basis
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