Global Category Manager - Digital Transformation (all genders) - - 19273

Our Opening and Your Responsibilities

Our Global Indirect Procurement Team, an integral part of Global Supply Chain Management, not only manages spend but also fosters innovation, strengthens supplier partnerships, and creates lasting value across all indirect categories. To support our team of procurement professionals, we are looking for a talented, highly motivated individual who wants to start or advance their career as a Global Category Manager Digital Transformation (all genders; 100%), working closely with the Lead Category Manager.

In this role, your responsibilities would include:

Establish, implement, and execute category strategies and portfolio optimization for IT hardware, software, and services in close collaboration with our Digital Business Solutions team
Drive innovative approaches to transform existing business models and unlock untapped potential
Lead procurement processes and complex negotiations for new deals and renewals, coordinating with business stakeholders and legal teams worldwide to optimize spending, mitigate risks, and ensure contractual flexibility
Build strong, collaborative relationships with functional leaders (IT, Finance, Legal), General Managers, and global procurement and supply chain teams to align procurement with business objectives and drive results
Manage supplier relationships and performance
Leverage digital tools, artificial intelligence, and advanced analytics to enhance decision-making processes, improve category and procurement strategies, and identify and execute cost-saving opportunities
Participate in cross-functional projects related to the advancement of our procurement organization

What You Need to Succeed

Following requirements are necessary for this role:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in business administration, IT engineering, supply chain management, or a related field
5 or more years of experience in IT procurement, consulting, or key account management within a globally operating organization
Extensive negotiation and contract management skills
Proactive in challenging the status quo and drive change, with strong project management skills and proven capabilities in managing complex initiatives while effectively influencing stakeholders at all levels and across different cultures
Excellent communication and partnership skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal and external partners across global businesses
Ability to gain buy-in and influence key stakeholders at all levels in a global organization
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and generate actionable insights
Proficiency in leveraging digital tools and AI to optimize processes and drive innovation
Willingness to travel internationally as business needs arise (5%)

Our Offer to You

We offer:

Flexible working hours (depending on the role), a hybrid work model, and a wide portfolio of training opportunities
A 40-hour work week with at least 25 vacation days per year, plus 4 to 7 additional days off between bank holidays
Free parking and direct access to public transport
Healthy lunches cooked onsite at our own METTLER TOLEDO restaurant, with special prices for employees
We offer a dynamic and innovation-driven corporate culture that promotes teamwork, personal development, and a passion for excellence.
A range of additional attractive benefits, including employee discounts at select area businesses

You can expect challenging, interesting, and varied tasks in an innovative and international environment, with the opportunity to network globally and achieve your career goals.

Have we raised your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your complete application at our Job portal.

Please note that we do not accept any application documents via e-mail, only applications submitted on our job platform due to our data protection guidelines. Furthermore, we do currently not accept applications from recruitment agencies for this role.

If you have any question, please do not hesitate to contact our Talent Acquisition Team ta-ch@mt.com.

About Mettler Toledo

METTLER TOLEDO is a global leader in precision instruments and services. We are renowned for innovation and quality across laboratory, process analytics, industrial, product inspection, and retailing applications. Our sales and service network is one of the most extensive in the industry. Our products are sold in more than 140 countries, and we have a direct presence in approximately 40 countries. For more information, please visit www.mt.com.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We give consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected classification. You can find more details in our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.

Nr ref. stanowiska

19273

Preferowana lokalizacja

Zürich

Nänikon-Greifensee

Wymiar czasu pracy

Full-time

Podmiot Prawny

Mettler-Toledo International Inc. Wilmington, Delaware Greifensee Branch

Im Langacher 44 8606 Greifensee Schweiz

ta-ch@mt.com