Purchasing & Supplier Strategy Manager

Randstad Switzerland; Freiburg; Vor Ort; CHF 84’000 - 114’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Purchasing & Supplier Strategy Manager in Fribourg. The role involves developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring effective procurement processes. Candidates should have a degree in Supply Chain or a related field, along with proven experience in purchasing and strong leadership skills.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Supply Chain or Business Administration; advanced degree is a plus.
• Proven experience in purchasing, particularly in manufacturing.
• Strong leadership and negotiation abilities.

Aufgaben

• Lead and develop the regional purchasing team.
• Ensure supply continuity and manage critical situations.
• Negotiate supplier contracts for favorable agreements.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical abilities

Interpersonal skills

Ausbildung

Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field

Advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CPSM, CIPS)

Tools

Procurement systems

Digital tools

Jobbeschreibung

For one of our clients in the Scientific Sector, we are recruiting a Purchasing & Supplier Strategy Manager (100%) based in the canton of Fribourg.

Your Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the regional purchasing team, ensuring efficient sourcing strategies and operational performance.
• Secure supply continuity by proactively managing critical situations and ensuring timely material availability.
• Implement initiatives to optimize purchasing costs and improve material efficiency.
• Manage and strengthen supplier partnerships to ensure competitive conditions and long-term collaboration.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks to safeguard operations.
• Negotiate supplier contracts to achieve favorable commercial agreements.
• Monitor procurement performance through KPIs and take corrective actions when required.
• Work closely with production, quality, finance, and other internal stakeholders to align purchasing activities with business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and industry regulations.

Your Profile:

• Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field; advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) are a plus.
• Proven experience in purchasing, preferably in direct materials, and ideally in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Strategic mindset with analytical abilities, able to deliver under tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Proficiency in procurement systems and digital tools.