Category Manager Large Scale (Chemicals, Direct) (f/m/d), 80-100%

To drive our continuous organic growth, we are constantly looking for highly qualified professionals. To strengthen our team in the Supply Chain, we are looking for a dedicated Category Manager Large Scale (Chemicals, Direct) (f/m/d), 80-100% Your tasks:Lead the vendor evaluation and its related negotiations to build a new manufacturer baseManagement of the vendor base including negotiations, contract management, stakeholder management, qualification managementResponsible for the management of the assigned category including long-term strategy, risk management and executionExecution of operational activities related to Purchase to Pay (PtP) processes for the assigned categoryLead the change control process for your assigned category and manage the initiation of the vendor qualification process, including participation of Supplier Audits, to support the qualification process as SMELead- and support cross-functional procurement initiativesYour profile:University Degree (or equivalent) with at least 4+ years work experience in a highly regulated (GMP) industry. Proficiency level in English oral and written. German language is a plusExtensive knowledge of the processes in Category Management and 3+ years hands-on experience in its execution ideally for chemical raw materialsExperienced in leading cross-functional projectsVery good communication skills and stakeholder management with internal and external stakeholders; assertive, convincing and conflict management skills requiredSolution oriented, well structured and analytical thinking, SAP experience is an advantageOur offer:A dynamic and rapidly growing work environment with internal development opportunitiesFlexible working hours with home office days and an option for obtaining additional vacation days through workload reductionEmployee development through numerous internal and external training opportunities60% coverage of pension fund contributions by Bachem AG as well as option for extra-mandatory pension provision with our Pension Plan PlusAccess to the Swibeco benefits platform with discounts from external partnersFresh, healthy and varied food in our staff restaurant A wide range of free sports activities on the Bachem CampusWould you like to drive innovation together with us?We look forward to receiving your complete application documents via our application portal.Learn more about the Bachem Group and get inspired by our exciting work environment at our location in Bubendorf!