The Senior Manager is responsible for leading the end-to-end procurement strategy for the External Manufacturing category, delivering cost efficiency, quality, innovation, and sustainability outcomes
Job Summary
The Senior Manager is responsible for leading the end-to-end procurement strategy for the External Manufacturing category, delivering cost efficiency, quality, innovation, and sustainability outcomes.
They will partner closely with Supply Chain, Quality, R&D, Legal, Finance, and other business partners to define sourcing strategies, shape the supply base, and drive supplier relationships.
This hybrid position will be in Zug, Switzerland or Beerse, Belgium or Cork, Ireland, requiring a minimum of three days on-site each week.
Matching Summary
The Senior Manager is responsible for leading the end-to-end procurement strategy for the External Manufacturing category, delivering cost efficiency, quality, innovation, and sustainability outcomes.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
end-to-end procurement strategy
External Manufacturing category
supplier management and contracting
cost transparency and value-chain mapping
digital tools and automation opportunities
Nice-to-have
champion sustainable procurement
drive supplier innovation projects
manage ambiguity with agility
Key Requirements
Minimum 8 years of relevant work experience
Bachelor's/University degree required
Experience in Procurement and/or Category Management
Experience developing category strategies
Proficiency in Excel with advanced analytics skills
Strong presentation and executive communication skills