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Strategic Sourcing Manager - Electronics
VAT Group AGfull_timeVerifiedPosted 30 Jul 2026
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Strategic Sourcing Manager<br><br>Purpose of the role<br><br> * Developing and executing global sourcing strategies for the assigned direct materials categories (electronics)<br> * Acting as a business partner to key stakeholders in Business (Business Units, Engineering, etc.) and Operations (Product Line Supply Chain, Supplier Quality, Production, Materials Management, etc.)<br> * Sustaining the Global Strategic Sourcing Operating Model and providing supply capability and capacity at best cost to support future business needs and protect brand value<br> * Applying aligned sourcing processes, sustainable supplier assessments, and development approaches to establish and actively manage a performing and regulatory-compliant supply base footprint<br> * Contributing to the enhancement of supply base performance on Quality, Delivery, and Cost (QCD)<br> * Realizing measurable value of &gt;3% in recurring and P&amp;L-effective cost reductions per year across the global third-party spend in the assigned categories through leveraged and benchmarked supply base management<br> * Growing and further developing a qualified and performing Best Cost Country (BCC) supply base in line with company and operations objectives, preferably in Eastern Europe, while managing a sustainable spend allocation<br><br><br>Responsibilities:<br><br> * Management of own material categories (capacity, knowledge management, performance)<br> * Accountable for contributing to global Direct Material &amp; Supply Base Performance (QCD)<br> * Representing own direct material categories within the VAT organization<br> * Accountable for category-specific achievement of objectives related to cost optimization, supply base optimization, geographic sourcing footprint, and Best Cost Country Sourcing<br> * Providing forward-looking guidance on trends, threats, and opportunities within assigned categories (e.g., raw materials)<br> * Actively contributing to the bottom-up alignment of the Direct Materials Category Team with defined company objectives<br> * Acting as the interface to Business Units and Engineering for Strategic Sourcing activities along the PDP (IP07) process<br> * Acting as a change agent toward key stakeholders<br> * Developing category sourcing strategies using defined methods and tools<br> * Managing supplier relationships across the global supply base within assigned category scope, in alignment with category teams in Switzerland, Malaysia, and Romania<br> * Ensuring consistent application of all sourcing levers<br> * Contributing to key sourcing KPIs<br> * Assembling and actively leading category-specific and cross-functional sourcing boards<br> * Actively monitoring and conducting supply base risk assessments across assigned categories<br> * Participating in and contributing to the continuous improvement of direct material sourcing practices<br><br><br>Qualifications: <br><br> * 3-4 years of in-depth strategic and operational sourcing experience with solid knowledge of global category management<br> * Demonstrated experience with category-specific production techniques and processes<br> * Knowledge of category sourcing markets<br> * Proficiency in Office software and IT applications, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint<br> * Experience sourcing in Eastern Europe and Asia, including Best Cost Country sourcing and spend relocation activities<br> * Experience working within a global and complex organization<br> * Experience in machine building, vacuum technology, and semiconductors<br> * Experience in cross-functional and category team management (at least functional leadership)<br> * Strong interpersonal, sensitive, and empathetic communication skills with suppliers, colleagues, and internal stakeholders<br> * Strong analytical and risk-based decision-making skills with a focus on key facts<br> * Ability to achieve results through others, manage multiple priorities, set priorities effectively, and handle pressure<br> * Good communication skills in German and English; additional languages are a plus
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