Commodity Buyer - Metal Components

Michael Page International (Switzerland) SA; Lausanne; Vor Ort; CHF 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Long-term career development opportunities

High level of autonomy

Cross-functional collaboration

Zusammenfassung

Michael Page International (Switzerland) SA is looking for a strategic procurement professional based in Lausanne. The role involves defining sourcing strategies, managing supplier portfolios, and driving cost reduction initiatives in a highly technical manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 3 years' experience in procurement of metal components. Fluency in English is mandatory, and additional European languages are a plus.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in strategic procurement of metal components.
• Experience purchasing categories like castings, forgings, machined parts.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and supplier management.

Aufgaben

• Define and implement the sourcing strategy for assigned commodities.
• Manage and develop an international supplier portfolio.
• Lead supplier selection processes and commercial negotiations.
• Drive cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support new product development from a procurement perspective.

Kenntnisse

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Fluent English

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement

Jobbeschreibung

About Our Client

Our client is a leading international industrial company operating in a highly technical manufacturing environment.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Define and implement the sourcing strategy for the assigned commodity (metal components).
• Manage and develop an international supplier portfolio, ensuring competitiveness, quality and delivery performance.
• Lead supplier selection processes, RFQs, commercial negotiations and contract management.
• Drive cost reduction, value engineering and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Project teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective actions where required.
• Support new product development and industrialization projects from a procurement perspective.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks while ensuring business continuity.

The Successful Applicant

Your Profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in strategic procurement of metal components.
• Previous experience purchasing categories such as castings, forgings, machined parts, fabricated metal components or similar.
• Experience gained within demanding industrial sectors such as aerospace, aviation, automotive, railway or other advanced manufacturing environments.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and stakeholder management skills.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and supplier management.
• Fluent English is mandatory. Additional European languages are considered an asset.

What's on Offer

• A strategic role with direct impact on the company's procurement performance.
• An international and technology-driven industrial environment.
• High level of autonomy and cross-functional collaboration.
• Long-term career development opportunities within a stable and growing organization.