Senior Category Manager

Neil Cope Director - Procurement, Supply Chain & Operations

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EMEA Recruitment is proud to partner with our Manufacturing related client in the search for a Senior Category Manager
, a newly opened position based in Basel, Switzerland.

This is a high-impact opportunity to join a growing business at the heart of its European operations.

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing strategic procurement across indirect categories, with a strong focus on outsourcing, subcontracting, and third-party services
.

This is a rare chance to shape category strategy in a high-complexity, compliance-driven environment, while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams including inventory, MRO, engineering, and supply chain operations.

• Manage end-to-end sourcing strategies across selected indirect and technical categories, with a particular focus on outsourcing and subcontracting
• Lead supplier negotiations and selection processes in alignment with CAPEX and MRO objectives
• Collaborate with engineering, planning, and supply chain teams to ensure continuity, compliance, and cost control
• Analyze spend data, monitor supplier performance, and support cost-saving initiatives across procurement operations
• Contribute to the development of procurement policy, category frameworks, and vendor governance models

• 5+ years of experience in Procurement, ideally within aerospace, manufacturing, or technical services
• Proven track record in category management, with experience in outsourcing, subcontracting
  , or third-party service procurement
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills in a matrix or regulated environment
• ERP systems experience (SAP preferred), and comfort working with data and reporting tools
• Fluency in English is required;
  German or French language skills are highly desirable
• Candidates must be based in or around Basel due to the onsite nature of this role (limited remote work available)

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.