Sourcing Manager - Global Indirect Procurement

Mettler-Toledo, Inc.; Nänikon; Hybrid; CHF 140.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible working hours

Hybrid work model

Vacation days (25+)

Training opportunities

Zusammenfassung

METTLER TOLEDO is seeking a Sourcing Manager for Global Indirect Procurement at our Greifensee-Nänikon headquarters to lead regional sourcing projects for indirect goods and services, develop strategies, negotiate contracts, and drive value in a decentralized, international environment. You will analyze spend, manage supplier relationships, and support procurement digitalization while collaborating with cross-functional teams across Europe.

Travel is approximately 5%.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or key account management within global organizations.
• Experience in international negotiation, contracting, procurement, and stakeholder management.
• Experience managing complex global projects and influencing cross-functional teams and suppliers across cultures and organizational levels.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint; SAP and Jaggaer or similar sourcing tools are a plus
• Strong financial acumen, analytical and organizational skills, with a structured and accurate working style.
• Proven ability to deliver results, communicate effectively at all organizational levels, and build strong business partnerships across decentralized global environments
• Proactive, self-motivated, and eager to learn, with an entrepreneurial mindset and enthusiasm for learning and teaching procurement tools and systems
• Willingness to travel internationally as business needs arise (approximately 5%)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and German

Aufgaben

• Analyze spend to identify cost-saving and spend optimization opportunities
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to gather requirements, challenge demand patterns, and clarify specifications
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for indirect goods and services within the defined category scope; lead regional sourcing projects, competitive tenders, RFX processes, negotiations, and approvals to maximize value and mitigate risk in a decentralized environment
• Review, analyze, and negotiate contracts to ensure competitive commercial terms aligned with business objectives, while identifying and escalating legal, financial, and operational risks as needed
• Manage key supplier relationships to drive continuous improvement and shift spend toward strategic suppliers
• Support procurement digitalization initiatives that reduce administrative workload, including electronic bidding systems
• Provide strategic and tactical procurement support to business stakeholders in line with procurement policies and processes
• Identify process improvements and operational efficiencies to increase value and improve outcomes
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of category strategies, tools, systems, and processes at regional and global levels
• Report procurement performance through centralized reporting tools

Kenntnisse

Procurement strategy

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Sourcing

CapEx sourcing

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

Jaggaer

Cost savings

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in business, economics, or related field

Tools

SAP

Jaggaer

Jobbeschreibung

Our Opening and Your Responsibilities

As part of Global Supply Chain Management, Global Indirect Procurement oversees indirect spend by developing and executing category strategies and sourcing projects while driving automation. Under consideration of innovation, cost, quality and availability, we strive to develop procurement into a competitive advantage for METTLER TOLEDO. This role requires a versatile, independent, results-driven professional with strong execution capabilities dedicated to delivering value through effective sourcing project management. Responsibilities include strategic thinking and sourcing initiative management primarily for Capital Expenditures [CapEx] and Energy purchases within Europe to optimize spend, mitigate risks and achieve cost savings.To strengthen our team in our global operational headquarters in Greifensee-Nänikon, we are looking for an experienced professional as

Sourcing Manager - Global Indirect Procurement 100% (all genders)

In this role, your responsibilities include:

• Analyze spend to identify cost-saving and spend optimization opportunities
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to gather requirements, challenge demand patterns, and clarify specifications
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for indirect goods and services within the defined category scope; lead regional sourcing projects, competitive tenders, RFX processes, negotiations, and approvals to maximize value and mitigate risk in a decentralized environment
• Review, analyze, and negotiate contracts to ensure competitive commercial terms aligned with business objectives, while identifying and escalating legal, financial, and operational risks as needed
• Manage key supplier relationships to drive continuous improvement and shift spend toward strategic suppliers
• Support procurement digitalization initiatives that reduce administrative workload, including electronic bidding systems
• Provide strategic and tactical procurement support to business stakeholders in line with procurement policies and processes
• Identify process improvements and operational efficiencies to increase value and improve outcomes
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of category strategies, tools, systems, and processes at regional and global levels
• Report procurement performance through centralized reporting tools

What You Need to Succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or key account management within global organizations
• Experience in international negotiation, contracting, procurement, and stakeholder management
• Experience managing complex global projects and influencing cross-functional teams and suppliers across cultures and organizational levels
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint; SAP and Jaggaer or similar sourcing tools are a plus
• Strong financial acumen, analytical and organizational skills, with a structured and accurate working style.
• Proven ability to deliver results, communicate effectively at all organizational levels, and build strong business partnerships across decentralized global environments
• Proactive, self-motivated, and eager to learn, with an entrepreneurial mindset and enthusiasm for learning and teaching procurement tools and systems
• Willingness to travel internationally as business needs arise (approximately 5%)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and German

Our Offer to You

• Flexible working hours (depending on the role), a hybrid work model, and a wide portfolio of training opportunities
• A 40-hour work week with at least 25 vacation days per year, plus 4 to 7 additional days off between bank holidays
• Free parking and direct access to public transport
• Employees in Urdorf can purchase monthly lunch checks and enjoy healthy meals at a reduced price, either externally or in our cafeteria
• A range of additional attractive benefits, including employee discounts at select area businesses

You can expect challenging, interesting, and varied tasks in an innovative and international environment, with the opportunity to network globally and achieve your career goals.

About Mettler Toledo

METTLER TOLEDO is a global leader in precision instruments and services. We are renowned for innovation and quality across laboratory, process analytics, industrial, product inspection, and retailing applications. Our sales and service network is one of the most extensive in the industry. Our products are sold in more than 140 countries, and we have a direct presence in approximately 40 countries. For more information, please visit www.mt.com.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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