Start date: Nov/Dec 2025
end date: 12-month contract with high chance of extension
workload: 100%, with max. 2 days home office
location:Rotkreuz (CH)
work model:Contracting
travel activities: 10-15% per year (Europe)
Your Tasks
* Ensuring all procurement requests are executed in line with category guidance, and in compliance with relevant policies, standards, Guidelines, and operating procedures, including preferred supplier arrangements and contracting requirements
* Execute procurement requests in line with category guidance and compliance with policies, standards, guidelines, and operating procedures
* Collaborate with Procurement and Business stakeholders to understand and execute relevant procurement processes
* Apply appropriate methodologies, tools, and value levers for effective procurement
* Work with Category Management teams to address end-user requirements and identify opportunities for aggregation and leverage
* Ensure consistent value delivery through continuous improvement methodologies, operational efficiencies, and optimal supplier performance
* Collaborate with legal and contracting functions for contracting activities, including the preparation and review of master agreements, statements of work, change orders
* Understand end user requirements as received directly or indirectly
* Leverage the applicable category guidance documents and procurement knowledge to determine the best method for driving value in meeting the request.
* Execute support requests, applying continuous improvement methodologies where possible
* Ensure compliance to applicable policies, standards and operating procedures in order to maintain the organization’s right to operate.
* Communicate the status, progress, and outcomes of procurement activities
* Support the creation and review of relevant purchasing documentation
* Maintain information flows back to the Category Management teams
Your Profile
* University degree in business/ Supply Chain or similar degree
* 3+ years of procurement experience, with experience in basic contracting, business enterprise systemsand spot buying
* Good communication skills and demonstrated understanding of translating business requirements into procurement specifications with customer service in mind
* Sourcing management experience in a technical field (electronics, mechanics)
* Knowledgeable in systems and processes for efficient management of contract documentation, templates and processing tools (e.g. eSourcing, eAuction)
* Business level fluency in English and German minimum B2 level
* Knowledge of business enterprise tools (SAP)
* Experience or demonstrated understanding in supporting cost reduction and value improvement programs
* Teamplayer
Nice to have
* Post graduate business related qualification
* Documented international Strategic Sourcing or cost reduction experience.
* Experience in operational excellence or continuous improvement methodologies
* Life Sciences experience
* Professional purchasing (e.g. CIPS, ISM) or Finance related licenses or certifications
* Experience with enterprise systems and procure-to-pay tools and eSourcing tools
* Competence or fluency in German language is strongly encouraged
* Chemicals, adhesives and hydraulic/pneumatic systems
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