Commodity Manager General & Capital Expenses

United Machining; Biel; Vor Ort; CHF 140.000 - 210.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Career growth

Global learning tools

Sustainability and innovation focus

Zusammenfassung

United Machining is seeking a Commodity Manager for General & Capital Expenses to define and drive the global category strategy across G&A and CapEx. You will lead strategic sourcing, tenders, negotiations, and supplier selection, coordinating with engineering, operations and finance across multiple sites.

You will manage the strategic supplier portfolio, build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, define procurement policies, and deliver sustainable savings while mitigating risks and

Qualifikationen

• Significant experience in strategic procurement or category management across G&A and CapEx.
• Experience in international, matrix-based, multi-site organizations is preferred.
• Proven track record with high-value sourcing, negotiations, and governance.

Aufgaben

• Define and drive the global category strategy for General & Administrative expenses and Capital Expenditure.
• Lead strategic sourcing, tenders, negotiations, and supplier selection.
• Act as procurement lead for major capital investment projects, partnering with engineering, operations and finance.
• Manage the strategic supplier portfolio and stakeholder relationships across sites.
• Define procurement policies and deliver savings while mitigating risks.

Kenntnisse

Strategic procurement

Category management

Negotiation

Analytics

Project/change-management

Stakeholder engagement

Power BI skills

Ausbildung

University degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Finance or a related field

Jobbeschreibung

Commodity Manager General & Capital Expenses

United Machining Vacant since : 03.09.2026 2504 Biel/Bienne (BE) 100% By agreement Permanent

Commodity Manager General & Capital Expenses (m/f/d)

Your tasks

• Define and drive the global category strategy for General & Administrative expenses and Capital Expenditure
• Lead strategic sourcing, tenders, negotiations, and supplier selection across a broad portfolio of indirect spend and investment categories
• Act as procurement lead for major capital investment projects, partnering closely with engineering, operations, finance and site management
• Manage the strategic supplier portfolio and build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across business functions and sites
• Define procurement policies and governance, and deliver sustainable savings, cost avoidance and total-cost-of-ownership improvements while mitigating commercial and compliance risks

Your profile

• University degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Finance or a related field; CIPS, CPSM or equivalent certification an advantage
• Significant experience in strategic procurement or category management, covering both General & Administrative spend and Capital Expenditure, ideally in an international, matrix-based, multi-site organization
• Proven track record leading complex, high-value sourcing and negotiation processes, with strong negotiation, analytical and project/change-management skills
• Confident engaging and influencing senior stakeholders without relying solely on hierarchical authority
• Fluent in English and German (oral and written); French or Italian, willingness to travel internationally, and Power BI skills (in particular the creation of your own dashboards) or experience working with artificial intelligence are additional advantages

About us

UNITED MACHINING is one of the world's leading providers of complete solutions for precision components and tools manufacturers and the mold-making industry. The portfolio includes milling, EDM, laser texturing, laser micromachining, and additive manufacturing machines. Additionally, the division offers spindles, automation, tooling, and digitalized solutions backed by unrivaled customer services and support.

UNITED MACHINING includes the brands AGIE CHARMILLES, CHARMILLES, MIKRON MILL, , STEP TEC and SYSTEM 3R.

UNITED MACHINING is headquartered in Biel, Switzerland, and currently has over 3'000 employees on over 50 sites worldwide.

Some of your Benefits

• Great career opportunities: UNITED MACHINING provides many opportunities regarding career growth. We also offer a dedicated talent management process (MyNextBigStep) to boost your career.
• Excellent learning tools: At UNITED MACHINING we provide development opportunities for everyone. We offer global learning tools as well as trainings and specialized courses.
• Sustainability and innovation focus: We have high sustainability and innovation goals. Let's work towards a sustainable future together.

Your contact

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United Machining Mill AG
-Federer-Allee 7
2504 Biel
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