Strategic Buyer (m/f/d) – Focus on Energy Systems (80–100%)
Fixed-term Contract (6 months Try & Hire) – Location: BKW (Bern)
For our client, BKW, a leading energy company, we are looking for an experienced and accomplished Strategic Buyer (m/f/d) to temporarily reinforce the team in the procurement of energy infrastructure.
General Information:
* Start Date: December 1st, 2025
* End Date: June 30th, 2025
* Work Location: Bern
>Employment Level: 80–100%, of which a minimum of 3 days per week on-site
* Remote Share: 40%
Your Responsibilities
* Strategic procurement of complex technical components and systems for energy projects.
* Leading negotiations, contract drafting, and supplier management in the relevant commodity groups.
* Ensuring compliance with quality, cost, and deadline targets in the purchasing process.
* Analysis of procurement markets and development of future-oriented purchasing strategies.
Your Profile – Must-Haves
* Minimum of 6–7 years of professional experience in the purchasing of technical equipment/systems.
* Specific experience (3–5 years each) in the purchasing of the following commodity groups:
* Switchgear
* Battery Systems
* Language Skills: German business fluent (negotiation secure); written and spoken English.
Your Profile – Nice-to-Haves
* Experience as a Strategic Buyer of at least 5 years (ideally 6–7 years).
* Profound knowledge of public procurement law (BöB/VöB), acquired over >5 years.
* Proven, multi-year experience (>5 years) in the purchasing of technical commodity groups (ideally in those mentioned above).
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