Global Category Manager

About us

SCHOTT Electronic Packaging is a leading developer and manufacturer of hermetic housings and other components for the reliable, long-term protection of sensitive electronics. Our core technologies are glass-to-metal and ceramic-to-metal sealing, thermal sensing components as well as a variety of cutting-edge specialty glass competences.

Your Contribution

• Manage and execute purchasing and supply management activities in the global category / categories in his / her responsibility, also including compliance and corporate social responsibility (CSR)
• Achieve purchasing targets and support the internal planning process for the category / categories under his / her responsibility
• Develop global category strategy / strategies to optimize value generation for the SCHOTT group, includes generating the required transparency , on internal demand and relevant supply markets
• Ensure the strategy / strategies remain updated and is / are aligned with relevant functions and business units
• Execute global category strategy / strategies , including price and contract negotiations with suppliers
• Report and monitor global category / categories performance (using standardized KPIs)
• Support or be purchasing responsible for projects, , new product launches (if being the project purchaser); ensure early involvement of purchasing
• Lead cross-functional cooperation for the global category / categories
• Ensure timely involvement of cross-BU, cross-functional Sourcing Council(s) for guidance and decision making
• Support or lead special initiatives to optimize value generation or increase efficiency of purchasing activities (, benchmarking, global sourcing….)
• Risk management – identification and elimination of potential exposures by counter measure s

Your Profile

Your Benefits

SCHOTT’s openness to promote your further development is just as great as our additional benefits. Ranging from active health management via flexible working hours and hybrid work all the way to corporate pension plans : everything geared to suit your goals and needs.

Discover a special corporate culture where everyone has the opportunity to develop their entire potential.

At SCHOTT, you can expect a unique corporate culture where we emphasize equity, diversity, and inclusion. We know : motivated and committed employees are the precondition for the success of our company.

Further training and education; Talent development

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