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Procurement Manager - Indirect / Operations Technology

Sika AG288 open roles

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12.4% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. Sika AG postings stay open a median of 14 days.

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  6. 58.6%60 days
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Sika AG median: 14 days open

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Company Description

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industrial manufacturing. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world and, in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation sector toward greater environmental compatibility. With more than 33,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.20 billion in 2025.

Job Description

With Operational Technology (OT) playing an increasingly critical role in digital manufacturing and Industry 4.0, we are strengthening our global approach to OT procurement. We are looking for an experienced professional with a background in international chemical manufacturing, strong knowledge of OT systems and proven strategic category management expertise to strengthen our global supplier landscape, drive standardization and unlock value across our production sites. The role requires an international mindset and willingness to travel approximately 40%.

  • Develop and implement global procurement strategies for Operational Technology (OT) categories and suppliers
  • Manage strategic supplier relationships with leading OT manufacturers, system integrators, and service providers
  • Lead negotiations of global framework agreements, contracts, pricing models, and service level agreements
  • Identify and realize cost optimization, standardization, and synergy opportunities across regions and sites
  • Support local plants in complex sourcing initiatives and contract negotiations while ensuring alignment with global agreements
  • Drive lifecycle and vendor performance management to secure reliable and future-proof OT solutions
  • Ensure compliance with cybersecurity, third-party risk, and regulatory requirements within procurement activities
  • Collaborate closely with OT, Engineering, Operations, Cybersecurity, Legal, and Procurement stakeholders on a global scale

Qualifications

  • University degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field
  • At least 5 years of experience in strategic category management or indirect procurement, ideally covering IT/OT
  • Experience in an international manufacturing environment, preferably in Chemicals, Oil & Gas, Pharmaceuticals, or a similar industry
  • Strong knowledge of Operational Technology (OT) systems, such as DCS, SCADA, PLC and MES
  • Proven experience negotiating complex service agreements, framework agreements and global supplier contracts
  • Fluency in English; German is a strong advantage
  • Willingness to travel approximately 40%, mainly within EMEA
  • Strong analytical, communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to work effectively in an international, matrixed organization

Additional Information

We look forward to your application. For this position, only direct applications from applicants eligible to work in the respective location will be considered. For any further information please reach us at [email protected]

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

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