Category Manager Doors&Steps / Brake Control&Compressors Div. Service

Stellenbeschreibung:

Overview

At Stadler, we are all driven by one mission: enabling people around the world to stay mobile – in the best rail vehicles in the world. To continue our global success story, we are looking for dedicated individuals like you. You are motivated, eager to develop your skills, and bring passion to what you do. Does that sound like you? Then join us and help shape the future of mobility.

Responsibilities

Development and implementation of category strategies for service‑relevant material groups (spare parts, wear parts, overhauls)
Further development of the category strategy in close alignment with the production plants
Identification and realization of cost‑saving potentials as well as implementation of TCO optimization measures
Execution of detailed supply chain analyses to ensure a stable and efficient supply chain
Close collaboration with Engineering, Service Operations and other relevant interfaces
Benchmarking of international markets and derivation of suitable sourcing and optimization measures
Leading complex price and contract negotiations and concluding long‑term supplier agreements
Building, maintaining and further developing strategically relevant supplier relationships

Profile

Completed university degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or a comparable field
Several years of experience in strategic procurement or category management, ideally in an industrial environment or the rail sector
Strong ability to work with complex technical and commercial contexts
Proven experience in international price and contract negotiations
Strong analytical skills and a confident approach to fact‑based decision‑making
Excellent communication and negotiation skills with a clear focus on results
Fluent German and English skills (C1–C2 level) in both written and spoken form are required
Willingness to travel approx. 10% (on average around two business trips per month)
Confident use of MS Office applications and their effective integration into daily work

We welcome every application and are committed to diversity and inclusion to ensure equal opportunities for all.