Overview Bühler is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Strategic Buyer to join our customer service procurement team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, leading, and executing the sourcing strategy and procurement activities to deliver cost savings and quality improvements. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong negotiation skills and a deep understanding of the market dynamics and supply chain management.
Responsibilities Develop and execute a procurement strategy to continuously reduce the total cost of ownership and improve the quality, standards, and delivery performance of the services and products purchased.
Negotiate with suppliers to secure the best possible terms and conditions, including pricing, delivery, and quality.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure the timely and cost-effective procurement of materials and services. Additionally, identify and evaluate potential suppliers, and conduct supplier audits, visits, and evaluations.
Monitor market trends and industry developments to identify opportunities for cost savings and innovation.
Manage supplier relationships to ensure high performance and continuous improvement.
Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
Support and drive continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement function, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in all procurement activities.
Qualifications A technical and/or business degree (FH/Uni) or vocational qualification with appropriate further training and professional experience
A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in procurement, preferably in a strategic buying role
Strong negotiation and contract management skills
Experience in supplier evaluation and relationship management
Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Proficiency in procurement software and MS Office Suite and ERP (SAP)
Your language skills in German and English are on a professional level
Benefits Career and personal development
Cross-cultural working environment
Employer-funded pension plan
Canteen
Parking area
Good connections with public transport
Employee benefits and discounts
Profit-sharing
Seniority bonus
In-house Women in STEM program
Women@MLS Network
GenerationB Community
VIVA Restaurant: Daily fitness menu (7.50 CHF)
Mobility concept: OSTWIND ZVV / Z-Pass + half-fare travelcard; CHF 365 + CHF 400 public transport credit, plus an attractive first-class travelcard or free parking
Health-Port: Preventive health care through laboratory analyses, massages, nutritional advice, physiotherapy, group courses and a company doctor
Mobile phone subscriptions: Special conditions for cell phone subscriptions via Mobilezone with Sunrise and Swisscom
Sports activities: Self-organized circuit training and running groups as well as vouchers for Update and Activ Fitness
Family support: Discounts for Kita Chinderhus Rägeboge Uzwil
Questions? We're happy to answer them! Didier Chételat, Recruiting Partner
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/didier-chételat
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