Main Responsibilities:
·Run RFx and vendor selection process during project execution and early phases
·Identify the current and long-term needs of 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 our 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 / 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 case of issue 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 Agreement and Framework Agreement 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. In addition, 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 (i.e. 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)
·Licenses or Certifications: CIPS required
·Fluent English with minimum B2 level in German