Category Sourcing Management Specialist (m/f/d) - Direct Materials

 Category Sourcing Management Specialist (m/f/d) - Direct Materials

Company: Hager Electro SAS

Are you looking to grow or to develop new skills within Hager? An opportunity has just come up within the sourcing department. What if this was your chance to explore a new field, grow your skills, and thrive in a new role? Dare to apply and join your new team.

We are currently looking for our futureCategory Sourcing Management Specialist (m/f/d) - Direct Materialsbased in Obernai or Blieskastelfor a permanent contract.

In this role you support the sourcing organization in identifying, evaluating, and selecting strategic suppliers for direct materials, components, and traded goods.

You help ensure a reliable, competitive, and sustainable supply base while supporting supplier performance, risk management, and global sourcing initiatives.

Your Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing activities for direct materials, components, and traded goods in line with category strategies
• Monitor raw material markets, industry trends, and economic developments to support sourcing decisions
• Identify, assess, and manage supplier risks to ensure supply continuity and quality
• Lead supplier selection processes, tenders, and commercial negotiations to achieve optimal value
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to deliver sourcing initiatives and business targets
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, governance, and relevant regulations
• Maintain accurate supplier and sourcing documentation
• Support issue resolution and supply disruption management
• Support the development and execution of category sourcing strategies
• Contribute to new product introduction projects from a sourcing perspective
• Ensure reliable raw material supply for manufacturing and business needs
• Support inventory and supply continuity targets in cooperation with internal stakeholder

Your Profile

• Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Engineering, or a related field.
• 4–7 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, Procurement, or Supply Chain Management within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience managing direct materials, raw materials, components, or traded goods categories.
• Proven track record in supplier selection, tender management, and contract negotiations.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess markets, supplier performance, and sourcing risks.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills in an international environment.
• Fluent in English; German and/or French are a strong advantage.
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and able to work independently in a dynamic environment.

To learn more, contact Joanna PRZYBYLAK, the manager of this amazing team straight away.

They can’t wait to share their expertise and take on new challenges together with you.

Be bold, the power of internal mobility is in your hands: once your application has been submitted our HR team will contact you for an initial interview with the Hiring Manager and the HRBP of your future position. 

All employees who meet the requirements for the position can apply. Severely disabled applicants are given special consideration if they are equally suitable. Please send your application to the responsible HR department, if possible please use our group-wide applicant management system. We are happy to answer any questions you may have. Your application or your request will be treated confidentially.

Laurie Schaeffer

HRBP

(Validity of notice: 09.06.2026-24.06.2026)