Job Description
How You Can Make An Impact
In this role, you shape and execute the global category strategy for mechanical components and assemblies – with a special focus on suppliers in Asia Pacific.
Category Strategy & Governance
- Develop, implement, and continuously update the global category strategy for mechanical components and assemblies in alignment with Eppendorf’s business, quality, and sustainability objectives.
- Analyze global and regional supply markets (especially China and Southeast Asia), including cost drivers, technology trends, capacity, risk, and ESG developments for mechanical manufacturing (e.g., machining, stamping, sheet metal fabrication, surface treatment).
- Define and manage mid- and long-term sourcing roadmaps, including supplier panel definition, localization/near‑shoring, consolidation and dual/multi‑sourcing strategies.
- Ensure category strategies are aligned with R&D, Operations, Quality and Supply Chain...