Overview
* Lead a strategic procurement team with real impact on business performance.
* Play a key role in structuring and professionalising procurement practices.
About Our Client
Our client is an international industrial company based in French-speaking Switzerland.
Job Description
* Lead and develop a team of Strategic Buyers, fostering performance, structure, and engagement.
* Define and deploy the purchasing strategy across assigned product categories.
* Drive cost performance and implement cost reduction initiatives.
* Contribute to "Make or Buy" analyses and strategic decision-making.
* Support product lifecycle and change management from a procurement perspective.
* Identify and mitigate supplier and category-related risks.
* Lead supplier performance management and benchmarking activities.
* Ensure best practices in sourcing (RFQ processes, supplier selection, negotiation).
* Actively contribute to continuous improvement and standardisation of procurement processes.
* Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and other stakeholders.
The Successful Applicant
* Technical or economic background (engineering strongly preferred).
* Proven experience in strategic purchasing within a technical/industrial environment.
* Previous experience in team management, with the ability to bring structure, rigor, and maturity.
* Strong knowledge of sourcing strategies, supplier management, and cost optimisation.
* Experience working in complex, multi-category environments.
* Resilient leader, able to manage change and operate in evolving organisations.
* Comfortable working in a matrix environment.
* Fluent in French and English; German is a strong asset.
* Proficient with ERP systems and MS Office tools.
What's On Offer
* 2 days per week of home-office.
* Cantine for the employees.
* LPP and LAMal contribution.
Contact
Albert Guiluz
Quote Job Ref
JN-032026-6972228
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