Jobdescription
For one of our clients in the Scientific Sector, we are recruiting a Purchasing & Supplier Strategy Manager (100%) based in the canton of Fribourg.
Your Responsibilities:
* Lead and develop the regional purchasing team, ensuring efficient sourcing strategies and operational performance.
* Secure supply continuity by proactively managing critical situations and ensuring timely material availability.
* Implement initiatives to optimize purchasing costs and improve material efficiency.
* Manage and strengthen supplier partnerships to ensure competitive conditions and long-term collaboration.
* Identify and mitigate supply chain risks to safeguard operations.
* Negotiate supplier contracts to achieve favorable commercial agreements.
* Monitor procurement performance through KPIs and take corrective actions when required.
* Work closely with production, quality, finance, and other internal stakeholders to align purchasing activities with business objectives.
* Ensure compliance with internal policies and industry regulations.
Your Profile:
* Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field; advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) are a plus.
* Proven experience in purchasing, preferably in direct materials, and ideally in a manufacturing setting.
* Strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
* Strategic mindset with analytical abilities, able to deliver under tight deadlines.
* Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work cross-functionally.
* Proficiency in procurement systems and digital tools.