Automation & Capex Category Strategist – Procurement Leader

CTC Resourcing Solutions; Oberwallis; Vor Ort; CHF 140.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

CTC Resourcing Solutions seeks a Senior Category Buyer to own the Automation Procurement category within a pharmaceutical manufacturing setting. The role combines strategic category management, supplier management, and technical procurement for CAPEX projects.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing and IT/OT teams, lead high-stakes negotiations, and drive TCO optimization in a regulated GMP environment.

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of procurement experience in technical or industrial environments.
• Strong experience in category management and strategic sourcing.
• Proven expertise in supplier management and complex commercial negotiations.
• Experience in CAPEX / project-driven environments.
• Technical background in process, chemical, mechanical engineering or automation is strongly preferred.
• Experience in pharmaceutical / GMP environment is a strong advantage.

Aufgaben

• Own and develop the Automation Procurement category strategy.
• Manage procurement of automation equipment, systems, software, services, spare parts and lifecycle support.
• Develop sourcing strategies, preferred suppliers and framework agreements.
• Lead complex supplier selection, negotiations and contracting.
• Manage relationships with automation OEMs, system integrators and specialist suppliers.
• Optimize Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and identify cost/value creation opportunities.
• Support CAPEX and manufacturing projects from early design through procurement, commissioning and handover.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Automation, IT/OT, Quality, Validation and Project teams.
• Manage supplier performance, commercial risks, obsolescence and lifecycle requirements.
• Contribute to technology standardization, supplier consolidation and risk mitigation.

Kenntnisse

Procurement strategy

Category management

Supplier management

Complex negotiations

CAPEX procurement

Technical automation

SAP

Ariba

Engineering background

English fluent

German helpful

Ausbildung

Engineering or supply chain degree

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Jobbeschreibung

CTC Resourcing Solutions seeks a Senior Category Buyer to own the Automation Procurement category within a pharmaceutical manufacturing setting. The role combines strategic category management, supplier management, and technical procurement for CAPEX projects.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing and IT/OT teams, lead high-stakes negotiations, and drive TCO optimization in a regulated GMP environment.