CAPEX Procurement Project Buyer (CSA) – Visp, Switzerland
Our client, a global market leader in the production and process support of active pharmaceutical ingredients in the chemical and biotechnology sectors, is recruiting for a talented CAPEX Procurement Project Buyer based in Visp, Switzerland for an initial 12‑month contract with high chances of extension.
The CAPEX Procurement Project Buyer – CSA (Civil, Structural, Architectural) is responsible for leading sourcing activities for Construction Services within capital investment projects. The role ensures alignment between the company’s business needs and supply market capabilities, driving cost optimisation, supplier performance and risk mitigation. Acting as a strategic partner to engineering and project teams, this position plays a key role in delivering high‑value procurement solutions that support the company’s growth and operational excellence.
Responsibilities:
Run RFx and vendor selection processes during project execution and early phases.
Identify the current and long‑term needs of the company’s businesses by cultivating relationships with the relevant collaborators, to ensure procurement activities effectively support business strategies.
Improve and implement the category strategy for CSA that matches supply market capabilities with business needs.
Ensure objectives, actions and priorities are aligned both within procurement and with global engineering and other relevant collaborators.
Work closely with key collaborators to develop cost‑reduction strategies and implementation plans that meet project and business needs.
Provide active leadership and change‑management support that challenges traditional spending behaviour, product and service level definition to enable productivity and efficiency improvements beyond traditional sourcing levers.
Lead supplier relationship management (SRM) and supplier development activities to ensure reliable supply and improve the full value of supplier relationships.
Drive supplier performance, compliance and accountability through supplier scorecards and performance metrics.
Act as the primary point of contact above projects in cases of issue or customer concern.
Handle partner concerns of issues, in conjunction with contracts and claims managers.
Develop supply‑risk management strategies and drive development and implementation of appropriate risk mitigation plans.
Work closely with project procurement colleagues to ensure category strategies are translated into project execution plans.
Negotiate Construction Services agreements and framework agreements with vendors.
Plan, lead and complete negotiations of commercial terms and contracting for framework, master and other major supply agreements.
Qualifications and Experience:
Relevant Swiss working/residency permit and/or Swiss/EU citizenship required.
Minimum – Bachelor’s degree, preferably in civil engineering. A master’s degree in business management is a plus.
Good technical understanding and knowledge of civil engineering and construction.
10+ years in procurement, with at least 5 years in category management.
Experience in a regulated industry (e.g., pharmaceutical, food, cosmetics) is preferred.
Demonstrated experience developing and implementing sourcing strategies that have yielded measurable business results.
Pertinent category experience in CSA (Civil, Structural, Architectural).
Licences or certifications: CIPS required.
Fluent English with minimum B2 level in German.
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