Category Manager - External Manufacturing

m/f/d, Basel-Stadt

In the role, as Category Manager (m/f/d) within the area of external manufacturing you will develop and implement the Category Strategy and Multi-Year Pipeline during intensifying existing relationships with our clients external strategic partners.

start date: Jan/Feb/March 2026
end date: 12-month contract (with a high chance onto extension)
workload: 100%
location: Basel (CH), min. 50% onsite required
work model: Contracting
notice: the position can require travel activities

Your Tasks:

Take ownership of the category by constantly challenging the status-quo
Identify enhancements and convincing the upper management to follow new ways of working, will be part of your responsibility
Develop and implement the Category Strategy and Multi-Year Pipeline, driving and/or executing key strategic initiatives.
Conduct extensive and thorough risk / CSR reviews and incorporate those as a key chapter into your Category Strategy and value pipelines
Intensify existing relationships with our clients external strategic partners
Monitor the market closely and identify players which fit best to our needs
Ensure contract compliance, supporting the harmonization of processes and technology
Coach Procurement colleagues and provide opportunities for professional development

Your Profile:

University degree (with Business, Engineering or Scientific degree preferable)
4+ years in-depth strategic procurement experience with extensive knowledge of category management and advanced strategic sourcing
4+ years overall business experience, including working within a regulated industry for regulated categories with familiarity of relevant legal risks and issues
Experience in managing cross-functional project teams
Proven financial and business acumen (i.e. should cost, cost modeling) and proven capability in negotiation, conflict resolution and stakeholder management
Excellent communication and project management skills with an ability to lead and manage teams effectively in a truly global, fluid, interactive environment
Change management and process improvement skills with direct experience in delivering complex business process / organizational change
Experience in the application of Strategic Relationship Management principles, expert proficiency in Procurement specific systems and processes for efficient management of sourcing events and contract negotiations (e.g. e-sourcing, e-auction)
Business level fluency in English