Strategic Buyer
- Uzwil, St. Gallen
- Unbefristet
- Vollzeit
- You will 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.
- You will negotiate with suppliers to secure the best possible terms and conditions, including pricing, delivery, and quality.
- You will collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure the timely and cost-effective procurement of materials and services. Additionally, you will identify and evaluate potential suppliers, and conduct supplier audits, visits, and evaluations.
- You will monitor market trends and industry developments to identify opportunities for cost savings and innovation.
- You will manage supplier relationships to ensure high performance and continuous improvement.
- You will track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
- You will support and drive continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement function, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in all procurement activities.
- You have a technical and/or business degree (FH/Uni) or vocational qualification with appropriate further training and professional experience
- You need a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in procurement, preferably in a strategic buying role.
- You possess strong negotiation and contract management skills.
- You have experience in supplier evaluation and relationship management.
- You have strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- You are proficient in procurement software and MS Office Suite and ERP (SAP)
- Your language skills in German and English are on a professional level
- 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
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