Job Description Be responsible for multiple (sub-)categories, defining category strategies and implementing those in alignment with business strategy Manage portfolio of vendors and global ecosystem within the category Manage relationships to priority-vendors within the category throughout the whole life-cycle, incl. performance and KPIs management Own RfXs and initiatives (e.g., savings, performance enhancement, …) within the category and performs negotiations for critical contracts and framework agreements Support the Sales organization in joint sales engagements and foster Avaloq-know-how amongst selected Vendors