As a Tactical Procurement Manager within Hilti Procurement Europe, you will play a key role in shaping a competitive, resilient, and future-oriented supplier network for strategic mechanical commodities, including Standard Parts, Bearings, Seals & Rubber. Working across procurement hubs in Liechtenstein and Hungary and collaborating closely with Global Sourcing teams in China and India, you will drive sourcing decisions, supplier performance, and cost competitiveness throughout the product lifecycle. This role offers a unique opportunity to combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution while shaping international supplier networks that directly influence Hilti's future products and competitiveness. Your work will directly contribute to product success, supply resilience, and Hilti's long-term growth. This full-time position is available as soon as possible. Required travel is up to 15%.
Tasks
- Manage and develop the supplier portfolio for Standard Parts, Bearings, Seals & Rubber, ensuring best-in-class cost, quality, delivery, and sustainability performance.
- Lead sourcing projects, supplier selections, RFQs, and commercial negotiations to secure competitive and resilient supply solutions.
- Support New Product Development (TTM) projects from early supplier involvement through industrialization and successful market launch.
- Partner closely with Engineering, Quality, Product Supply Management, and Cost Engineering to identify and implement technical and commercial optimization opportunities.
- Collaborate with Strategic Category Managers to develop, implement, and execute material group strategies that support regional and global business objectives.
- Plan, execute, and monitor procurement activities to ensure uninterrupted supply while adhering to Hilti policies, quality standards, compliance requirements, and sustainability targets.
- Build strong supplier relationships and leverage sourcing opportunities across Europe while working closely with global sourcing partners in China and India.
- Drive supplier performance, risk management, capacity planning, productivity programs, and continuous improvement initiatives across the supply base.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Management, or Supply Chain within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
- Experience with technical commodities such as Standard Parts, Bearings, Seals, Rubber components, or similar mechanical categories.
- Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively and influence decisions across functions, cultures, and organizational levels.
- Demonstrated ability to create business impact through supplier development, cost optimization, sourcing initiatives, and risk mitigation.
Benefits
- Diverse global headquarters community of over 2,100 colleagues from 70 nationalities.
- Early responsibility and the opportunity to make a visible impact on business success.
- Long-term career growth supported by transparent development framework and career opportunities across functions, regions, and roles.
- Flexible and trust-based working model including remote work, workation, and sabbaticals.
- Relocation and family support including childcare services and integration assistance.
- Opportunities to contribute to social impact initiatives both locally and globally.
- Inclusive culture supported by more than 60 employee-led activity networks.
- Modern campus with onsite gym, restaurants, mobility benefits, and outdoor activities.
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Das Team
You will work closely with Strategic Category Managers, Engineering, Quality, Product Supply Management, Cost Engineering, and global sourcing partners in China and India, collaborating across procurement hubs in Liechtenstein and Hungary.