In 12 years, the EFOR Group has reached the leading position in Life Sciences consulting with strong, synergic and strategic acquisitions.
Our ambition is to build a global leading position of our market in 2028.
Today, we are an innovative organization working with passionate specialists and committed consultants according to our three values: Commitment, Excellence and Sharing.
In Switzerland, we work with 300 experts who support our customers on their various projects in the French‑and German‑speaking parts. We help our customers to diversify and to grow through the work of our consultants and the technical expertise of our Solution & Project Delivery Department.
To strengthen our team in the German part of Switzerland, we are looking for a Piping Category Specialist and Buyer EN (M/F/X) to start as soon as possible.
ABOUT THE JOB:
The Piping Global Category Specialist manages the procurement category management activities investment projects and coordinates with Capex Lead buyers and Piping Subject Matter Expert (SME) the planning and execution of projects mainly at the Visp site and, if required, at other sites.
Responsibilities:
* Execute and update of overall Category Strategies
* Management of demand, supply and capacity with key suppliers and stakeholders
* Supplier Relationship Management with key partners
* Monitoring market for technological and regulatory trends
* Scanning market and internal stakeholder for identifying, analyzing and mitigating risks
* Delivering regular reports on market intelligence for lead time and prices
* Development of purchasing execution strategies for projects
* Procurement of Piping bulk material, fittings, flanges, supports, insulation, passivation, piping installation services and design
* Strategic and operational procurement tasks, including
* Definition and implementation of the procurement strategy as well as targets department or supplier, taking into account the market situation and classification of products
* Bundling of procurement measures within the plant and in conjunction with other sites
* Preparation, conclusion and maintenance of framework agreements
* Development of action plans, relationship management with suppliers, evaluation of new suppliers and management of strategic key account (supplier) activities
* Optimization of LifeCycleCost (LCC) and reduction of material, transport, ancillary and follow‑up costs
* Coordination, lead or participation in projects to further the development and improve the efficiency of technical purchasing as well as to achieve common targets
* Member of the Global Category Team for Construction, Fit-out and Automation
* Leading and responsible for large & complex RFQ packages End to End.
* Responsible for weekly update of his/her packages in Procurement Management Plan (PMP)
* Supporting on medium & simple RFQ packages
* Supporting team with category specific benchmarks and costs break downs
Requirements:
* Bachelor's Degree in Engineering related discipline
* 3+ years of Pharma or Biotech experience, or similar environment with sterile environment (e.g. semiconductors for clean rooms).
* 2+ years experience doing tendering of complex and large piping and/or mechanical packages in GMP environment for the relevant industry mentioned above
* High expertise in regional (EU and UK) and local market (DACH region) for relevant categories
* 2+ years experience with category management
* Implementation of category strategy and implemented
* Excellent social skills and stakeholder management
* Advanced level negotiations
* Fluent English, German advantageous
This is a hybrid role, offering 2 days Home Office and 3 days On‑Site role.
EFOR Group’s legal entity, KALIPSIA AG is based at Holbeinstr. 50, 4051 Basel, is recruiting and managing client relationships. The recruitment is for assignments and projects carried out for our clients, as well as for company mandates.
Only applicants with Swiss or EU/EFTA citizenship or candidates with an existing and valid residence and work permit in Switzerland will be considered.
Do you want to join a dynamic and ambitious company? EFOR is made for you.
Send your application to: brendan.walsh@efor-group.com
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