(Senior) Global Category Manager (Tooling) (m/w/d)

Summary:
The GCM Tooling plays a pivotal role in establishing and leading the tooling management capability within the Product Procurement team. This role requires a deep understanding of tooling design (especially plastic molds), manufacturing, tool maintenance and life-cycle management. The GCM Tooling will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including other Category teams, Supplier Engineering, Plants, Verticals, MTI (Manufacturing, Technology and Innovation), Finance and Legal to optimize asset usage and drive cost-effective solutions across FME's global operations.

Responsibilities:
Strategic Planning & Program Development

• Develop and implement a comprehensive global tooling management strategy aligned with FME's business objectives and procurement strategy considering potential scope enlargement for further assets such as fixtures, jigs,
• measurement and inspection tools
• Collaborate with Finance and Verticals to establish funding models and methods for tooling investments, incorporating principles from "Total Value of Ownership"
• Partner with MTI to co-develop and implement:
• Tool acquisition and disposal programs.
• Standardized procedures for tool design, validation and maintenance.
• A robust global tool database tracking in-house and externally held production tools/ other assets
• Monitor Lifecycle Management of all tools at suppliers in collaboration with
• Supplier Engineering
• Define and implement a clear "Global/Local Mix" framework for tool sourcing decisions, considering local market needs and global standardization opportunities
  Sourcing & Supplier Management
• Identify, evaluate and develop a network of globally preferred tool suppliers
• Establish standardized RFX (Request for Information/Quote/Proposal) templates, incorporating should-cost modeling and target costs
• Lead/ Supervise sourcing activities, including RFXs and negotiations for tooling leveraging internal expertise and tools
• Support all Categories with tool design and acquisition insights to mitigate costs and risk
• Implement Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) with key tooling suppliers, involving cross-functional teams
  Operational Excellence:
• Develop and maintain a global tool/ asset database, tracking tool location, ownership, condition, maintenance schedules and performance history
• Collaborate with MTI to define tool maintenance schedules and monitor execution, particularly for third-party molders
• Support asset relocations (supplier to plant and vice versa) together with MTI Support asset relocations (supplier to plant and vice versa) together with MTI in alignment with Category team and Verticalsin alignment with Category team and Verticals
• Support annual IFRS 16 updates on lease values for accounting and reporting purposes
• Partner with Supplier Engineering to drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize asset utilization, reduce lead times, and enhance overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)

Qualifications:

• Statical certified technician, Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field
• Proven expertise in tool design, manufacturing and life cycle management within the plastics industry
• Strong understanding of tool manufacture and injection molding processes and technologies
• Experience in global sourcing, supplier management and contract negotiations
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Proficiency in using mold-related software and databases
• Fluent in English
• Open to travel
• Master's degree in a relevant field
• Experience working in a regulated industry (e.g., medical devices, pharmaceuticals)
• Familiarity with international procurement and logistics
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and best practices