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Category Manager for Assemblies
location_on Switzerland business Hybrid schedule Full-Time 100%Join us!
About Evatec
Welcome to the "Thin Film Powerhouse"!
Evatec specializes in designing, developing, producing, and selling high-tech thin film deposition equipment for the
semiconductor, advanced packaging, optical, and optoelectronics markets.
Our multinational team of scientists, engineers, and support staff in Switzerland is complemented by a global network
of sales and technical support staff across 15 countries in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Make a Difference – Embrace a Culture of Ownership and Decision Making
Grow – Take Development and Training Opportunities
Go Global – Thrive in a Multicultural, Global Business Environment
Things we offer our employees
- beach_access 5 weeks holiday
- access_time 42-hour work week with flexitime and home office options
- desktop_mac State-of-the-art workplaces
- account_circle Flat hierarchies for better communication and collaboration
- free_breakfast Canteen and self-catering options at our Layers Cafe
- directions_car Free covered parking
- tram Good public transport connections
- monetization_on Variety of discounts (e.g., fitness center memberships, car purchases, mobile phones, computers,
etc.)
- chat Language Training Programmes
- people Company and team events to foster the spirit
Job Description
As Category Manager for Assemblies, you negotiate with vision and ensure optimal conditions for electronic and
mechanical assemblies. You manage the category strategically, actively develop supplier partnerships and contribute
fresh ideas for leaner procurement processes and strong benchmarks.
What you will be doing
- check Negotiating with vision: you lead price and contract negotiations for complex electromechanical assemblies and
ensure optimal conditions
- check Smart category management: you develop and implement strategies for the “Assemblies” category aligned with our
company goals
- check Keeping costs under control, processes in focus: you drive cost-reduction initiatives, evaluate offers, and
continuously optimize our procurement and inventory costs
- check Building strong supplier relationships: you establish a strategic supplier pool for assemblies, conduct
regular business reviews, and secure long-term supply
- check Leveraging market insights: you monitor developments in the market environment for assembly manufacturing and
support internal teams with your expertise in strategic decisions
What you should bring
- check Solid education: you have a commercial or technical background and further training in procurement
- check Technical purchasing expertise: you have 5 to 10 years of international procurement experience, ideally in
plant engineering
- check IT competence: you work confidently with MS Office and ERP systems – experience with SAP is a plus
- check Strong communicator: you communicate fluently in German and English, whether in meetings or negotiations
- check Willingness to travel: you are flexible and open to occasional business trips (approx. 10–15%)
Hiring process
1
Online application
Please make your initial application with CV and covering letter.
2
Confirmation
We will confirm safe receipt.
3
Review & Assessment
Does your application look like a potential fit for us ? We will let you know.
4
Interview
Selected applicants are invited for a first interview. Local candidates are interviewed on site, others via video call.
5
Review and Feedback
Time for you to get some feedback - Should we continue the process together?
6
Second round
If we both still see a fit you will be invited to a second interview or trial day on site.
7
Is it a match?
If yes, let’s finalize the employment contract together.
8
Welcome to Evatec
We look forward
to having you on board!
←→
Is it a match?
For further information please contact
Véronique Dölger | Recruiting Specialist | hr.eag@evatecnet.com
P.s. Applications submitted via recruitment agencies will not be considered
Join us!
Category Manager for Assemblies
location_on Switzerland business Hybrid schedule Full-Time 100%Join us!
About Evatec
Welcome to the "Thin Film Powerhouse"!
Evatec specializes in designing, developing, producing, and selling high-tech thin film deposition equipment for the
semiconductor, advanced packaging, optical, and optoelectronics markets.
Our multinational team of scientists, engineers, and support staff in Switzerland is complemented by a global network
of sales and technical support staff across 15 countries in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Make a Difference – Embrace a Culture of Ownership and Decision Making
Grow – Take Development and Training Opportunities
Go Global – Thrive in a Multicultural, Global Business Environment
Things we offer our employees
- beach_access 5 weeks holiday
- access_time 42-hour work week with flexitime and home office options
- desktop_mac State-of-the-art workplaces
- account_circle Flat hierarchies for better communication and collaboration
- free_breakfast Canteen and self-catering options at our Layers Cafe
- directions_car Free covered parking
- tram Good public transport connections
- monetization_on Variety of discounts (e.g., fitness center memberships, car purchases, mobile phones, computers,
etc.)
- chat Language Training Programmes
- people Company and team events to foster the spirit
Job Description
As Category Manager for Assemblies, you negotiate with vision and ensure optimal conditions for electronic and
mechanical assemblies. You manage the category strategically, actively develop supplier partnerships and contribute
fresh ideas for leaner procurement processes and strong benchmarks.
What you will be doing
- check Negotiating with vision: you lead price and contract negotiations for complex electromechanical assemblies and
ensure optimal conditions
- check Smart category management: you develop and implement strategies for the “Assemblies” category aligned with our
company goals
- check Keeping costs under control, processes in focus: you drive cost-reduction initiatives, evaluate offers, and
continuously optimize our procurement and inventory costs
- check Building strong supplier relationships: you establish a strategic supplier pool for assemblies, conduct
regular business reviews, and secure long-term supply
- check Leveraging market insights: you monitor developments in the market environment for assembly manufacturing and
support internal teams with your expertise in strategic decisions
What you should bring
- check Solid education: you have a commercial or technical background and further training in procurement
- check Technical purchasing expertise: you have 5 to 10 years of international procurement experience, ideally in
plant engineering
- check IT competence: you work confidently with MS Office and ERP systems – experience with SAP is a plus
- check Strong communicator: you communicate fluently in German and English, whether in meetings or negotiations
- check Willingness to travel: you are flexible and open to occasional business trips (approx. 10–15%)
Hiring process
1
Online application
Please make your initial application with CV and covering letter.
2
Confirmation
We will confirm safe receipt.
3
Review & Assessment
Does your application look like a potential fit for us ? We will let you know.
4
Interview
Selected applicants are invited for a first interview. Local candidates are interviewed on site, others via video call.
5
Review and Feedback
Time for you to get some feedback - Should we continue the process together?
6
Second round
If we both still see a fit you will be invited to a second interview or trial day on site.
7
Is it a match?
If yes, let’s finalize the employment contract together.
8
Welcome to Evatec
We look forward
to having you on board!
←→
Is it a match?
For further information please contact
Véronique Dölger | Recruiting Specialist | hr.eag@evatecnet.com
P.s. Applications submitted via recruitment agencies will not be considered
Join us!