Global Category Manager Production Services

Holcim is the leading partner for sustainable construction with net sales of CHF 15.7 billion in 2025, creating value across the built environment from infrastructure and industry to buildings. Headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, Holcim has more than 50 000 employees in 45 countries – across Europe, Latin America and Asia, Middle East & Africa – and has been recognized as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute.

Holcim offers high-value end-to-end Building Materials and Building Solutions, from foundation and flooring to walling and roofing – powered by premium brands including ECOPact, ECOPlanet, ECOCycle, and Ytong.

Role Overview
The Global Category Manager for Production Services serves as the primary procurement authority for the Production Services category s role leads the transformation and value creation within Maintenance Services (Mechanical & Electrical, Industrial Cleaning, Refractory, etc.) and Engineering Services globally. Reporting to the Head of CAPEX & Industrial, a critical objective of this role is driving the Group s strategic priorities:
Professional Category Management by fostering holistic to category ownership by various teams at all organisational levels, Key Supplier Management, by ensuring productive communications with the top Executives of the key Suppliers, and Managing Supply Chain risk by taking expedient action to reduce it and also secure financial savings.

The Global Category Manager defines the comprehensive category strategy, manages global key suppliers, mitigates reputational and Health & Safety (H&S) risks using sustainable procurement tools, and collaborates extensively with CEM (Cement Excellence Manufacturing) and PM&E (Projects, Maintenance & Engineering). Furthermore, the role champions supply chain resilience, business continuity, and strategic supplier diversification in volatile global markets to safeguard production and deliver ambitious savings targets.

Main Responsibilities