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

UNITED MACHINING; Biel; Vor Ort; CHF 140.000 - 210.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

UNITED MACHINING, Biel, Switzerland, is seeking a Senior Procurement leader to define and drive the global category strategy for G&A and Capital Expenditure. You will lead strategic sourcing, tendering, negotiations, and supplier selection across a broad indirect spend portfolio and capital investments, partnering with engineering, operations and finance.

The role requires a University degree in a related field, extensive experience in strategic procurement, and strong negotiation, analytical

Qualifikationen

• University degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Finance or related field; CIPS, CPSM or equivalent certification an advantage
• Significant experience in strategic procurement or category management across General & Administrative spend and Capital Expenditure in international, matrix-based multi-site org
• Proven track record leading complex, high-value sourcing and negotiation processes with strong negotiation, analytical and project/change-management skills
• Fluent in English and German (oral and written); French or Italian; willingness to travel internationally; Power BI skills or AI experience are advantages

Aufgaben

• Define and drive the global category strategy for G&A 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 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 risks

Kenntnisse

Strategic procurement

Category management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Change management

English & German proficiency

Ausbildung

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

Tools

Power BI

Artificial intelligence awareness

Jobbeschreibung

• 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 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.

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, LIECHTI, STEP TEC and SYSTEM 3R.

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

Your contact

Nina Etter

Personnel Specialst

[phone]

Location

United Machining Mill AG

Roger-Federer-Allee 7

2504

Biel

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