Project Buyer

EMS - Electro Medical Systems; Nyon; Vor Ort; CHF 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

EMS - Electro Medical Systems, based in Switzerland, seeks a Project Purchaser to drive purchasing for new product development and improvements. You will coordinate with R&D, Industrialization, Supply Chain, and suppliers to secure goods under optimal cost, quality, and lead times.

You will contribute to project profitability, supplier performance, and Supply Chain reliability while advancing EMS’s purchasing strategy and long-term supplier relationships.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 5 years of experience in project purchasing or strategic sourcing.
• Experience in international/technical environments is an advantage.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Fluent in French and English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.

Aufgaben

• Participate in product development, industrialization, and product improvement projects.
• Define purchasing strategies based on requirements.
• Assess costs, supplier capabilities, risks, and lead times for new products.
• Identify and qualify suppliers with stakeholders.
• Lead supplier RFQs and negotiations at an international level.
• Implement supplier and logistics agreements.
• Monitor costs and drive continuous improvement.

Kenntnisse

Negotiation

Supplier management

Cross-functional work

Analytical skills

Project management

Ausbildung

Degree in Purchasing

Degree in Supply Chain

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Jobbeschreibung

EMS is a global leader in the design, manufacturing, and sale of devices used for medical and dental treatments. With over 40 years of expertise, EMS embodies Swiss precision and craftsmanship, delivering innovative solutions in:

• Urology
• Shock Wave Therapy

At EMS, we are driven by our core values: Respect, Excellence, and Client Orientation. Our mission is simple: to ensure happy and healthy patients, successful clinicians, and passionate partners through the least invasive and clinically proven treatments.

MISSION

As a Project Purchaser, you will be responsible for managing purchasing activities related to new product development and product improvement projects.

Acting as a key interface between R&D, Industrialization, Supply Chain, and suppliers, you will ensure the availability of goods and services under the best conditions in terms of cost, quality, and lead time.

You will contribute directly to project profitability, supplier performance, and Supply Chain reliability while supporting EMS’s purchasing strategy and long-term supplier partnerships.

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Purchasing & Product Development

• Participate in product development, industrialization, and product improvement projects from early stages
• Analyze technical and functional requirements and define appropriate purchasing strategies
• Assess purchasing impacts related to new products, including costs, supplier capabilities, risks, and lead times
• Identify, evaluate, and qualify suppliers in collaboration with Commodity Buyers and internal stakeholders
• Manage supplier consultations, RFQs, and negotiations at an international level
• Negotiate commercial, contractual, and logistical conditions in line with project objectives
• Support the implementation of supplier and logistics agreements
• Ensure competitiveness and proper application of negotiated conditions and pricing

Supplier & Supply Chain Management

• Contribute to the rationalization and development of the supplier panel
• Build and maintain long-term supplier relationships
• Assess and anticipate Supply Chain risks (capacity, dependency, quality, geopolitical risks, lead times, etc.)
• Monitor supplier performance and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Cross-functional Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Collaborate closely with R&D, Industrialization, Quality, Logistics, and Finance teams
• Ensure effective communication with internal stakeholders throughout project phases
• Contribute to the optimization of purchasing and Supply Chain processes and tools
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization and operational improvements

PROFILE & REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in project purchasing, strategic sourcing, or Supply Chain within an industrial environment
• Experience in an international and technical environment is a strong advantage
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• Good understanding of Supply Chain and industrial processes
• Ability to analyze technical requirements and manage complex projects
• Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems
• Fluent in French and English; any additional language is a plus