Indirect Category Sourcing Director (m/f/d)

[Internal Opportunity] Indirect Category Sourcing Director (m/f/d)

Are you looking to grow or to develop new skills within Hager Group? 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.

For our location in Obernai we are looking for an Indirect Category Sourcing Director (m/f/d) for a permanent contract.

In your role, you lead and develop category strategies across the business, ensuring alignment with overall objectives and delivering sustainable value. You combine strategic thinking with strong execution to drive cost efficiency, supplier performance, and continuous improvement.

Your responsibilities

Category strategy & execution

• Develop and implement category strategies aligned with business priorities
• Ensure effective execution through structured processes and clear performance metrics
• Promote best practices and continuous improvement within category management

Stakeholder & supplier management

• Collaborate closely with business partners to align sourcing strategies with operational needs
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers
• Drive supplier performance, collaboration, and long-term value creation

Cost, risk & performance management

• Identify and deliver cost optimization and value creation opportunities
• Manage sourcing risks and ensure compliance with policies and regulations
• Monitor category performance using KPIs and adjust strategies where required

Market intelligence

• Analyze market trends, supplier landscapes, and industry developments
• Leverage insights to adapt sourcing and negotiation strategies

Team leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop a small team of category professionals
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and performance-driven culture
• Support team development through regular feedback, goal setting, and development initiatives

Continuous improvement

• Drive improvements in sourcing processes and methodologies
• Collaborate with internal experts to enhance efficiency and effectiveness

Your profile

• Degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field
• Solid experience in category management or strategic sourcing
• Strong understanding of procurement strategies, supplier management, and market dynamics
• Leadership experience with the ability to develop and guide teams
• Analytical mindset with strong commercial awareness
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Fluent in English (additional languages such as French or German are a plus)
• Strategic mindset combined with a pragmatic, hands-on approach
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Ability to balance long-term vision with operational delivery
• Collaborative and results-oriented working style

Interested in leading a team of passionate Sourcing experts?

To learn more, contact Marylene LOMBARDI, 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 and your manager has been informed, our HR team will contact you for an initial interview with the hiring manager and the HRBP of your future position.