What's the role?
In this role, you will own a product category and drive competitiveness, SPC productivity, supply flexibility & resilience, ensure availability, quality, and new technologies where relevant. You will develop and nurture supplier network to deliver the supply strategy for own portfolio. In addition, you will lead supply topics within TTM’s for new products and manage CoGS projects.
Who is Hilti?
At Hilti, we are a passionate global team committed to making construction better. As a trusted partner in productivity, safety, and sustainability, we provide innovative solutions that shape the buildings, roads, and infrastructure essential to daily life. At Hilti, careers are made real by empowering you to explore the possibilities, maximize your potential, own your development, and create meaningful impact every day.
What does the role involve?
Leading a product category within supply requires technical product and manufacturing expertise. The opportunity to drive changes and make long-term supply decisions is key for successful development
of the future supply structure and managing stakeholders across business unit functions.
Define and execute global supply, COGS, and relocation projects to secure competitiveness in order to maintain product margin and sales success. Nurture supplier relationships and negotiate prices to achieve sustainable productivity and operational excellence. Collaborate closely with departments such as quality, development, marketing, and project management to meet ambitious targets.
In this role, you will have personal development opportunities and career options within and beyond supply/procurement community. Opportunities to work overseas and develop new or alternative supply setups are given continuously. Outstanding communication skills and a successful track record are essential for career progression to management positions.
93% of our people say they’re proud to work for Hilti, thanks to the quality of our products and the way we look after our people.
What do we offer?
Joining our headquarters in Schaan, Nendeln, or Buchs connects you with a diverse community of over 2,100 colleagues from 70 nationalities in a region where Liechtenstein, Austria, and Switzerland intersect. Our employee groups actively support causes like female empowerment and the LGBTQAI+ community and offer leisure activities like mountain biking and tennis. We also provide opportunities for community engagement both locally and internationally. Benefits at our headquarters include shared e-bikes, an on-site gym, dining options, learning opportunities, financial guidance, free parking, fuel discounts, workation, sabbatical, meditation / relaxation rooms, Hilti tool rental service, massage possibilities and relocation support.
What you need is:
- University degree in a technical (preferably mechanical or chemical engineering) field plus MBA education advantageous
- Professional experience in procurement and supply chain management
- Strong business leadership mindset with proven skills in project management and affinity to lead people
- Profound negotiation skills and experience combined w/ excellent prestation skills
- Excellent communication skills in English and German, additional language beneficial
Why should you apply?
At Hilti, we prioritize personalized career development, ensuring that your unique strengths are recognized and nurtured. We offer you the opportunity to take ownership of impactful projects, providing a sense of accomplishment and growth. Our excellent rewards and benefits package is designed to support your well-being and professional journey. Additionally, you will have the chance to collaborate with global cross-functional teams, enriching your experience and broadening your horizons.
Does this sound like you? We look forward to your application! For further questions, please feel free to contact Simon Martin , Head of Supply Direct Fastening – or Hansa Stein , talent Acquisition Business Partner. ( hansa.stein@hilti.com )
*For non-EU / EFTA citizens: Please state your eligibility status to work in Switzerland / Liechtenstein and note that if you do not own a valid Swiss / Liechtenstein work permit, Hilti cannot guarantee your final employment due to authority regulations.
Learn more about us: https://careers.hilti.group/en
Learn more about life at Hilti Headquarters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeJPLBszc2A
Hilti is an equal opportunity employer.