Depending on the organization and mandate, responsibilities may include:

• Managing multiple indirect procurement categories (e.g. IT, Professional Services, Marketing, HR Services, Facilities, Logistics, Travel, etc.)
• Developing and executing category strategies aligned with business and stakeholder requirements
• Leading sourcing initiatives, tenders, contract negotiations, and supplier selection processes
• Building and managing supplier relationships, focusing on performance, cost, quality, and risk
• Acting as a business partner to internal stakeholders across functions
• Driving process optimization, cost transparency, and compliance
• Contributing to procurement transformation and digitalization initiatives
• Collaborating closely with Finance, Legal, IT, and other relevant functions

With this opportunity, you will have;

• Access to upcoming permanent and interim roles in indirect procurement
• Potential opportunities ranging from specialist to senior / lead‑level
• A confidential, long‑term, career‑oriented exchange — not a one‑off application

Your profile brings: 

• Several years of experience in Indirect Procurement / Category Management with broad category exposure
• Proven ability to manage multiple categories, rather than a single specialized spend area
• Strong stakeholder‑management skills in complex organizations
• Solid understanding of strategic sourcing, contract management, and supplier governance
• Structured, analytical, and solution‑oriented working style
• Comfortable operating in international and matrix environments
• Fluent in German and English (spoken and written); additional languages are a plus
• Experience within the Swiss market is an advantage

If you are open to a professional exchange to discuss potential upcoming Category Manager Indirects opportunities, we look forward to connecting with you.