Your Responsibilities
* You pilot sourcing activities and ensure comprehensive supplier assessments, from the identification of internal needs to supplier evaluation and action definition.
* You manage the sourcing process including on-site audits, contract negotiation, and potential analyses.
* You lead projects aimed at increasing local content across the US, EU or other regions.
* You develop and secure robust business cases, including Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis.
* You manage daily business activities related to defense‑specific components, including export control, portfolio analysis, and administrative follow‑up.
* You collaborate closely with Quality and Supplier Quality Management (SQM) teams to enhance product quality and process stability.
* You work in close cooperation with Value Engineering teams to support optimization initiatives within defined projects.
Your Profile
* You bring extensive experience in an industrial environment; experience in the combustion engine and/or defense sector is considered a strong asset.
* You have solid experience in driving local content actions.
* You have solid experience in project management and/or new product development.
* You demonstrate flexibility and the ability to manage multiple topics in parallel, with a solution‑oriented and proactive mindset.
* You communicate fluently in English, German, and/or French; this is an asset.
Our Offer
Can we inspire you to take on a responsible position in a dynamic and independent family business? We offer you room for ideas, a secure job, modern and family‑friendly employment conditions such as flexible working hours, home office, a company restaurant, training opportunities as well as many benefits. The workplace is located in Bulle, surrounded by the wonderful nature of the Gruyère region. Start planning your personal and professional development with us.
In order to ensure a fair application process, we cannot accept applications by post or email.
This position is subject to a background check process; the process is conducted by our partner Aequivalent.
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