Where the Hager Group is, there is energy. As an independent, owner-managed family business, we are one of the leading service and solution providers for electrical installations. Our range of services extends from energy distribution, cable routing and safety technology to intelligent building control systems, all around the globe. Customers in more than 120 countries around the world rely on our components and solutions in residential, industrial and commercial buildings. They are developed, produced and marketed by around 11,500 employees at 22 locations worldwide. And maybe soon with you too. We are currently searching for our future Category Manager (m/f/d) Plastic based in Blieskastel or Obernai for a permanent contract. In your role as a Category Manager (m/f/d) you develop, support and implement strategic sourcing initiatives for plastic resins, PVC, chemicals and additives globally and spend across all production plants of the Hager Group. Your mission Based on a deep understanding of the company vision and deriving global sourcing mission, apply category strategies to the relevant sourcing markets to provide a competitive advantage throughout sourcing and leveraging global supply markets Respond to unforeseen supply events, working with manufacturing and suppliers to avoid supply chain interruptions Develop market intelligence for defined categories and perform supplier evaluations by applying best practice methodologies Be accountable for the development and maintenance of the Supplier Panel for defined categories, including continuous assessments of any risks derived from concerned suppliers and/or related markets Analyse, develop and implement best practice sourcing techniques to the assigned category portfolio and compare and analyse afore-mentioned techniques with best-in-class companies Draft, negotiate and apply supply contracts with suppliers Your profile Bachelor and/or Master degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain Management or Mechanical Engineering Several years of experience in sourcing for a global acting company or an adequate function closely acting with vendors and/or suppliers within in depth experience in the categories described Strong proven track record in development and implementation of global procurement strategies, supplier evaluation and market intelligence Good understanding of production processes and technologies of assigned categories Ability to understand value streams, cost drivers and how to break down cost structures Ability to understand, develop and negotiate legal contracts with suppliers International exposure; familiar to work within an international and multi-cultural environment and ability to travel globally to suppliers and to Hager plants (approximately 20% of working time) Team oriented and excellent written and oral communication skills Fluent English and German language skills, French would be considered as an asset An international working environment in an exciting and growing industry Welcome on board! We developed a groupwide onboarding program for new employees We offer a food allowance for lunch in our canteen (depending on location) In addition: free drinks, company medical care, health days Fun factor: regional holiday programs for employees' children Guaranteed salary development: The collective agreements for the chemical, metal and electrical industries guarantee salary development in line with the industry Thinking about tomorrow today: We offer a company pension plan For all who want more: We offer individual personnel development programs Time to recover: 30 days leave per year Regular employee events ensure the exchange beyond the own department
Category Manager (m/f/d) Plastic (Category-Manager/in)