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dormakaba

Global Category Manager IT/​Telecom

 — Salary n/a

  • contract
  • full-time
  • onsite

8153 Rümlang

As a Global Category Manager for IT & Telecom, you will be pivotal in shaping and executing the global sourcing strategy for an annual spend of approximately CHF 80 million. This strategic role involves driving cost efficiency, fostering value creation, mitigating risks, and cultivating robust partnerships with both suppliers and internal stakeholders across the organization.


What Your Day Will Look Like

  • Develop and implement global category strategy for IT & Telecom aligned with business objectives
  • Manage and optimize annual global spend, delivering measurable cost savings and value improvements
  • Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, including RFx processes, negotiations, and contract management
  • Drive supplier performance management, including governance, risk management, and innovation
  • Build and maintain strong partnerships with key internal stakeholders across various departments
  • Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, proactively influencing demand and sourcing decisions
  • Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies and regulatory requirements
  • Monitor market trends and technology developments to identify opportunities and risks
  • Support digital and transformation initiatives through optimal commercial models

Benefits

  • Opportunities within a global corporation
  • Culture of a family business
  • Clearly defined career development opportunities
  • Attractive employment terms
  • Flexible working hours
  • Supportive team with an open and respectful culture

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Why This Role?

This role offers exceptional opportunities within a global corporation that retains the supportive culture of a family business. You will find transparent and clearly defined career development paths, allowing you to grow and advance within a dynamic international environment.

We provide attractive employment terms and flexible working hours to support your work-life balance. You will be part of a supportive team that values an open and respectful culture, ensuring a positive and collaborative working experience.


Who We're Looking For


We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic individual with a proven track record in procurement and category management, specifically within IT & Telecom. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation and analytical skills, a high level of business acumen, and the ability to operate effectively under cost pressure in a fast-paced, international environment. Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, especially at senior and executive levels, are crucial for success in this role.

  • Bachelor or University degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, IT, Engineering, or related field
  • 8+ years of experience in Procurement or Category Management with strong IT & Telecom exposure
  • Proven track record in managing complex spend portfolios and delivering cost savings
  • Solid experience in contract negotiations, commercial models, and supplier governance
  • Strong understanding of IT commercial structures (e.g., software licensing, cloud services)
  • Experience working in international and matrix organizations
  • Excellent negotiation, analytical, and financial skills
  • Fluent in English and German (written and spoken)

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Beyond the Basics

  • Opportunity to make a real impact in a global company
  • Encouragement to take initiative and develop your skills
  • Work alongside 16,000 experts worldwide
  • Modern office environment in Rümlang
  • Engagement in business-critical and high-impact IT initiatives

Application process

These are the steps you’ll go through when applying for this job:

  1. Apply for the job via the link below
  2. Follow the application process via the company
  3. The company will get to know you better
  4. Start your new job!
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Gestalten Sie die Zukunft im IT/Telekom-Einkauf mit uns!

Werden Sie Teil unseres globalen Teams als Global Category Manager IT/Telecom (m/w/d) und verantworten Sie die Strategie für einen wichtigen Bereich. Nutzen Sie Ihre Expertise, um innovative Lösungen voranzutreiben und massgeblich zum Unternehmenserfolg beizutragen.

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