Senior Buyer CH & EMEA 100% (f/m/d)

Job description

Tasks

• Planning, coordination, management, and execution of moderately complex, medium-risk procurement and purchasing processes in selected indirect procurement categories and for locations in Switzerland and the EMEA region
• Advising requesters on all relevant procurement aspects (purchasing channels, procurement process, suppliers, forms, templates, minimum requirements, etc.)
• Design and implementation of appropriate procurement plans and approaches for assigned procurements and requirements
• Negotiation of appropriate commercial terms, prices, KPIs, and SLAs based on operational guidelines and business objectives
• Independent execution of procurement, contract, and purchasing processes within the pre-agreed parameters
• Achieving significant cost savings
• Conducting advanced expenditure analyses and reporting on cost savings and avoidance

Tasks (continued)

• Supplier management, performance monitoring, and reporting
• Analysis of contracts, previous procurements, and purchases to identify potential repurchase priorities
• Ensuring up-to-date, clear documentation, data confidentiality, and integrity
• Publication of monthly and ad hoc analyses and reports
• Collaboration with line managers on special projects and continuous improvement
• Representation of absent persons

Requirements

• Completed commercial diploma or degree in (technical) business administration, preferably in procurement/supply chain
• 5-7 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, and contract roles, with hands-on commercial and contractual negotiations
• Experience in supplier relationship management and procurement category strategy
• Proven history of exemplary values and conduct
• Team player with a results-oriented approach, hands-on mentality, and focus on solutions
• Adaptability and willingness to change
• Strong ability to prioritize and handle fluctuating requirements
• Willingness and ability to learn
• Self-disciplined and structured
• Very good communication skills in German and English

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