Category Sourcing Management Specialist (m/f/d) - Direct Materials

Why join the Sourcing department? 

At the heart of every project, our Sourcing teams develop innovative strategies for the procurement of materials and services, ensuring high-quality partnerships and effective cost management. We are committed to delivering sustainable solutions that meet environmental requirements while achieving best-in-class performance in our industry.

By joining our Sourcing team, you will play a key role in selecting the best suppliers and optimizing our supply chain. You will work within a passionate team dedicated to finding innovative and sustainable solutions to meet the challenges of a constantly evolving sector.

Within the Sourcing department, we are shaping the electrical world of tomorrow. Join us and be part of the journey!

In this role you support the sourcing organization in identifying, evaluating, and selecting strategic suppliers for direct materials, components, and traded goods.

You help ensure a reliable, competitive, and sustainable supply base while supporting supplier performance, risk management, and global sourcing initiatives.

Your Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing activities for direct materials, components, and traded goods in line with category strategies
• Monitor raw material markets, industry trends, and economic developments to support sourcing decisions
• Identify, assess, and manage supplier risks to ensure supply continuity and quality
• Lead supplier selection processes, tenders, and commercial negotiations to achieve optimal value
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to deliver sourcing initiatives and business targets
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, governance, and relevant regulations
• Maintain accurate supplier and sourcing documentation
• Support issue resolution and supply disruption management
• Support the development and execution of category sourcing strategies
• Contribute to new product introduction projects from a sourcing perspective
• Ensure reliable raw material supply for manufacturing and business needs
• Support inventory and supply continuity targets in cooperation with internal stakeholder

Your Profile

• Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Engineering, or a related field.
• 4–7 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, Procurement, or Supply Chain Management within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience managing direct materials, raw materials, components, or traded goods categories.
• Proven track record in supplier selection, tender management, and contract negotiations.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess markets, supplier performance, and sourcing risks.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills in an international environment.
• Fluent in English; German and/or French are a strong advantage.
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and able to work independently in a dynamic environment.

What we offer?

• Personalized onboarding experience program designed to make your first days smooth
• Opportunities to learn and grow through Hager Group's awarded Hi University. 
• Internal career opportunities, over 25% of our recruitments are through internal mobility

What are the recruitment stages? 

• Once your CV has been selected, you will be contacted by a recruiter for an initial phone exchange.
• You will be invited for a first interview with the hiring manager & the recruiter 
• A second Interview will be then organized with the N+2 & the HR manager

Our success relies on collective energy. Apply now and power up your future with us!