Category Manager Large Scale (Chemicals, Direct) (f/m/d), 80-100% at Bachem Americas, Inc. in Torrance, California

Job Description:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status


Bachem Americas, Inc.

Bachem is a leading, innovation-driven company specializing in the development and manufacture of peptides and oligonucleotides. With over 50 years of experience and expertise Bachem provides products for research, clinical development and commercial application to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies worldwide and offers a comprehensive range of services. Bachem operates internationally with headquarters in Switzerland and locations in Europe, the US and Asia. The company is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. For further information, see www.bachem.com.

To drive our continuous organic growth, we are constantly looking for highly qualified professionals. To strengthen our team in the Supply Chain, we are looking for a dedicated Category Manager Large Scale (Chemicals, Direct) (f/m/d), 80-100%

Your tasks:

• Lead the vendor evaluation and its related negotiations to build a new manufacturer base
• Management of the vendor base including negotiations, contract management, stakeholder management, qualification management
• Responsible for the management of the assigned category including long-term strategy, risk management and execution
• Execution of operational activities related to Purchase to Pay (PtP) processes for the assigned category
• Lead the change control process for your assigned category and manage the initiation of the vendor qualification process, including participation of Supplier Audits, to support the qualification process as SME
• Lead- and support cross-functional procurement initiatives

Your profile:

• University Degree (or equivalent) with at least 4+ years work experience in a highly regulated (GMP) industry.
• Proficiency level in English oral and written. German language is a plus
• Extensive knowledge of the processes in Category Management and 3+ years hands-on experience in its execution ideally for chemical raw materials
• Experienced in leading cross-functional projects
• Very good communication skills and stakeholder management with internal and external stakeholders; assertive, convincing and conflict management skills required
• Solution oriented, well structured and analytical thinking, SAP experience is an advantage

Our offer:

• A dynamic and rapidly growing work environment with internal development opportunities
• Flexible working hours with home office days and an option for obtaining additional vacation days through workload reduction
• Employee development through numerous internal and external training opportunities
• 60% coverage of pension fund contributions by Bachem AG as well as option for extra-mandatory pension provision with our Pension Plan Plus
• Access to the Swibeco benefits platform with discounts from external partners
• Fresh, healthy and varied food in our staff restaurant
• A wide range of free sports activities on the Bachem Campus

Would you like to drive innovation together with us?

We look forward to receiving your complete application documents via our application portal.

Learn more about the Bachem Group and get inspired by our exciting work environment at our location in Bubendorf!

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