Purchasing & Supplier Strategy Manager

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.