Strategic Sourcing Manager

The vacancy is for a Strategic Sourcing Manager at VAT, a global leader in high‑performance vacuum valve technology. With a heritage spanning more than six decades, VAT operates from its headquarters in Haag, Switzerland, and runs production facilities in Switzerland, Malaysia and Romania, supported by a worldwide sales and service network. The role sits at the intersection of business units, engineering groups and supply‑chain operations, helping to secure the material supply needed for the company’s growth while preserving brand reputation. Each day the manager will own the Elastomer, Rubber and Plastics material families, overseeing capacity, knowledge sharing and performance metrics. Responsibilities include driving cost‑efficiency, optimizing the supplier base, expanding the geographic sourcing map and achieving best‑cost country outcomes. The individual will monitor market trends, flag risks and opportunities, and align the Direct Materials Category Team with corporate goals. Interaction with business units and engineering during the product development process, acting as a catalyst for change, and crafting category‑specific sourcing strategies are also key duties. Ongoing supplier relationship management across the global network—coordinating with teams in Switzerland, Malaysia and Romania—forms a core part of the job. The ideal candidate holds an advanced qualification in procurement or a comparable field, preferably a master’s degree, and brings four to eight years of deep strategic sourcing experience, especially in global direct‑material categories. Prior work with electronic