Indirect Category Sourcing Director (m/f/d)

Why join the Sourcing department?

As a Indirect Category Sourcing Director (m/f/d) you will report to the Sourcing Vice President based in Blieskastel, Obernai or Paris 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

What we offer?

• Personalized onboarding experience program designed to make your first days smooth
• Opportunities to learn and grow through Hager Group's awarded Hi University. 
• Internal career opportunities, over 25% of our recruitments are through internal mobility
• A leadership role with big impact on our Sourcing organization

What are the recruitment stages? 

• Once your CV has been selected, you will be contacted by a recruiter for an initial phone exchange.
• You will be invited for a first interview with the hiring manager & the recruiter 
• A second Interview will be then organized with the N+2 & the HR manager

Our success relies on collective energy. Apply now and power up your future with us!