Procurement Manager "Technology" (f/m/d)

Axpo Group; Baden; Vor Ort; CHF 90’000 - 130’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in renewable energy is seeking a Strategic Procurement Specialist to join their Batteries and Hybrid team. This role involves managing procurement projects and supplier relationships in the Battery Energy Storage Systems sector. The ideal candidate will possess a technical or business degree, strong negotiation skills, and a keen interest in new energy technologies. Working primarily from Switzerland, you will collaborate with a results-driven team on impactful procurement initiatives.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in negotiating technical or construction contracts.
• Strong interest in new energy technologies.
• Ability to convey complex topics clearly.

Aufgaben

• Manage supplier portfolio, including selection and risk management.
• Participate in complex procurement projects in the BESS sector.
• Identify and implement sourcing improvements.

Kenntnisse

Supply Chain Management

Negotiation

Technical Understanding

Communication

Ausbildung

University Degree in Technical or Business-related Field

Jobbeschreibung

Workload: 80-100%

The Axpo Batteries and Hybrid team is looking for reinforcement in strategic procurement. If you have strong supply chain expertise and experience in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) or procurement in renewable energy or technical construction projects, this role is for you.

What you will do:

• Participate in complex procurement projects, especially in the BESS sector
• Manage the supplier portfolio, including selection, development, and risk management
• Support the implementation of strategic category management processes (source-to-contract & supplier management)
• Identify and implement strategic and tactical sourcing improvements
• Design, negotiate, and manage contracts
• Collaborate closely with the business to resolve service disruptions and ensure efficient processes

What you bring & who you are:

• University degree in a technical or business-related field
• Negotiation-level English skills
• Technical understanding and strong interest in new energy technologies
• Experience in negotiating technical or construction contracts, ideally with project management exposure
• Confident in handling contractual legal matters with legal support
• Solid knowledge of supply chain management and strategic procurement
• Strong communicator with the ability to convey complex topics clearly
• Team player with an open and collaborative working style

About the team:

The battery team consists of project developers and an execution team. As part of the procurement team, you will be involved in all procurement activities across Europe, from supplier assessment to contract completion and post-execution monitoring. You will work mainly from Switzerland with occasional travel, supported by a dynamic, experienced, and results-driven team.