Aerospace Purchasing Category Manager Europe- Raw Material H/F SKF

Aerospace purchasing category Manager Europe- Raw material
Requisition ID: 23469 Job Category: Purchasing Career level: Specialist Contract type: Permanent Location:
Châteauneuf Sur Isere, FR Lons Le Saunier, FR Villar Perosa (To), IT Valenciennes Cedex, FR

Do you have experience in category management, sourcing, negotiation, or management consulting? Are you passionate about transforming ways of working and have outstanding interpersonal skills? Do you also know how to structure and prioritize proactive and reactive activities? Is aerospace a passion for you? Keep reading, this might be your next opportunity!

Aerospace Purchasing Category Manager Europe
- Raw Material -

SKF Aerospace Business Unit Supply Chain and Purchasing team is currently establishing a flexible, agile, and creative organization. We are now looking for an experienced and ambitious Category Manager to further develop and execute the SKF Aerospace purchasing strategy within the Raw Material domain. This will be done in close cooperation with key internal stakeholders within the Aerospace Business Unit.
The scope included in this role is the Raw Material Manufacturing suppliers worldwide.

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Define the Raw Material strategy for the European factories in collaboration with the other regions (US & Asia).
- Driving purchasing strategy development of the Raw Material as well as identifying and executing regional synergies and cost-out opportunities to support all the Aerospace European factories in achieving defined cost targets.
- Ensuring that supplier bases are properly equipped with capacity/capability, standardized contracts, and competition models, as well as efficient/effective request-to-order processes.
- Working closely with local purchasing organizations and stakeholders on strategic and tactical sourcing projects.
- Informing stakeholders and the purchasing team about market trends, price changes, and developing response actions as necessary.
- Implementing and managing Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), including proactive risk mitigation, sustainability requirements, and global contract management.
- Providing advice and guidance on structural change items, such as sustainability
- Support all the other departments (purchasing, Supply Chain and new projects, and sustainability teams) in their activity

What we expect you to have
The ideal candidate combines a strong educational background, solid purchasing experience, and outstanding Steel Raw Material skills. The knowledge of Aerospace is a plus.
- M.Sc./B.Sc. Engineering/Business Administration,
- Proven experience in category management, sourcing, negotiation, and contracting in a multinational environment.

SKF is committed to creating a diverse environment, and we firmly believe that a diverse workforce is essential for our continued success. Therefore, we only focus on your experience, skills, and potential. Come as you are - just be yourself. #weareSKF

You will enjoy working here if you (are/have)
- Strong analytical and logical reasoning abilities.
- Ability to communicate both in writing and verbally in English efficiently and effectively.
- Excellent communication skills, change management skills, and stakeholder management skills.
- The ability to structure and prioritize proactive and reactive activities.
- Effectively manage cross-functional projects (project management) in a global context.
- Strong business acumen and high integrity/ethics, as well as good negotiation skills

What we can bring you
- A thriving industry: Join the exciting world of aerospace - a fast-growing and innovative sector.
- A unique opportunity: Bring your ideas and expertise to this newly created position and help shape it from the ground up.
- Meaningful challenges: Take on stimulating responsibilities where your strategic vision will make a real impact.

Some additional information
The position will be based at one of our main European sites: preferably in France (Valenciennes), with Lons-le-Saunier and Valence also under consideration. Alternatively, the role may be located in Villar Perosa, Italy.

This position requires frequent travel (around 40 %).

Please note that we can't accept applications via email.

Is this you?
If the answer is yes, please submit your application with your CV and cover letter no later than November 24th, 2025.
Candidates will hear from us shortly after the final application date.

At SKF, we are committed to promoting fairness and inclusivity throughout our recruitment process. To achieve this, we may include assessments and verify the information in your application in compliance with country-specific laws and regulations.

About SKF

SKF has been around for more than a century and today we are one of the world's largest global suppliers of bearings and supporting solutions for rotating equipment. With more than 40,000 employees in around 130 countries, we are truly global. Our products are found everywhere in society. In fact, wherever there is movement, SKF's solutions might be at work. This means that we are an important part of the everyday lives of people and companies around the world. See more, at www.skf.com.