Category Sourcing Management Specialist

Hager Group is strengthening its Indirect Sourcing organization and is seeking a
Senior Category Manager – Software & Digital Applications
to shape and steer our global digital procurement strategy.

This is not a transactional buying role. You will act as the
strategic architect of our digital supply ecosystem
, ensuring that our software, SaaS, cloud, and embedded solutions accelerate innovation while delivering sustainable commercial value.

From scaling IoT cloud infrastructure tooptimizingenterprise-wide SaaS portfolios, your impact will be felt across the entire organization.

Thepositionwill be based either in Obernai (France) or in Blieskastel (Germany).

Own the Global Software Category Strategy

• Develop and execute a 3–5 yearglobal category roadmap aligned with Hager’s digital and business strategy(P2030)
• Integrate emerging technologies such as AI-powered platforms and data-driven solutions into the sourcing strategy
• Identifyinnovationopportunities, supplier consolidation levers, andriskmitigationstrategies
• Drive Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) optimization and long-term value creation

Lead High-Impact Negotiations & Contractual Governance

• Manage complex commercial negotiations with global software vendors (including major tech players and specialized digital partners)
• Lead end-to-end contractual structuring: licensing models, SaaS/subscription frameworks, cloud consumption agreements, AI usage clauses, data ownership, IP rights, cybersecurity, liability, andexit strategies
• Ensure full compliance with applicable digital and data regulations (e.g., GDPR, NIS-2)
• Protect Hager’s legal and financial interests while fostering long-term strategic partnerships
• Act as the strategic interface between Procurement and IT, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, R&D, and Commercial functions
• Translate technical architectures (cloud-native, APIs, embedded software, AI solutions) into robust commercial and contractual frameworks
• Influence executive stakeholders and support key digital and AI investment decisions

Build & Lead a High-Performance Vendor Ecosystem

• Design and manage a robust and future-ready supplier panel
• Implement structured vendor governance models covering performance, risk, innovation, and compliance

Enable Digital Agility &Fin Ops Excellence

• Support Cloud Architecture and Agile environments (SCRUM / Kanban) with procurement processes adapted to digital speed
• Implement cloud cost optimization and Fin Ops governance practices
• Anticipate contractual implications of AI adoption, cloud scalability, and evolving digital business models

• 5+ years of experience in Software Purchasing
• Strong mastery of complex contractual structures (software licensing, SaaS, cloud, AI-related clauses, IP, data protection)

• Solid understanding of SaaS, cloud-native architectures, IoT platforms, APIs, embedded software, and AI-enabled solutions
• Able to bridge legal, commercial, and technical dimensions
• Executive presence and ability to challenge and guide C-level stakeholders
• Strong communication skills within complex, matrixed, international organizations

• Master degree in Business Management, IT, Engineering, or a related industrial field.
• Strong understanding of contractual law and regional data/digital regulations (GDPR, NIS-2…)
• Familiarity with Agile (SCRUM/Kanban) and traditional Waterfall project management.
• Full Proficiency in English, mastering German or French is a strong advantage
• Experience with SAP and SAP Ariba is highly preferred, or with Source-2-Pay platform

• 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?