Global Category Manager Fabrications and Subcontracting

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

About the role

We are looking for a  Global Category Manager Fabrications and Subcontracting  to join our Headquarter team in Winterthur.  As a Global Category Manager reporting directly to the Global Head of Supply Chain, you will be a key contributor to Sulzer’s Excellence journey, you will be responsible to develop and drive cost-effective, high-quality supply chains, foster supplier innovation and mitigate risks — all while aligning with global business goals. This role offers high-impact collaboration, supplier relationship management, and the chance to influence procurement on a global level.Join our team if you bring an entrepreneurial approach with a focus on impact and value creation.

Your main tasks and responsibilities:  

• Develop and execute global category strategies for fabricated parts and subcontracted manufacturing services

• Identify, qualify, and manage strategic suppliers; drive performance and foster innovation

• Lead cost competitiveness initiatives through sourcing, value engineering, and cross-functional collaboration

• Negotiate and manage contracts; ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and quality standards

• Monitor market trends and risks to maintain category competitiveness and supply chain resilience

• Leverage market intelligence and benchmarking to support strategic sourcing decisions and supplier development

• Drive cross-divisional collaboration to ensure consistent category management and significant impact across the organization.

To succeed in this role, you will need: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business with 9+ years’ experience in global strategic sourcing, category management, or procurement, ideally in project-based environments

• Strong technical understanding of fabrication processes (e.g. welding, machining, surface treatment) and relevant industry standards

• The capability to lead cross-divisional initiatives that strengthen enterprise wide consistency, impact, and category excellence

• Certifications such as CIPS or CPSM are an advantage

• Proven analytical and commercial acumen, with demonstrated negotiation and supplier development skills

• Familiarity with global sourcing markets, particularly in Eastern Europe, China, and India

• Fluent in English, any other language is a plus

• Flexibility to travel up to 50% based on project and business requirements 

What we offer you

• An innovative, vibrant and agile culture where you can contribute to our group-wide Supply Chain Excellence journey and collaborate cross-functional in a truly global organization

• Excellent social benefits (holidays, pension fund etc.)

• Attractive employment conditions

• Access to a wide range of discounts on Everyday Shopping, Entertainment and Lifestyle

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
 

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