Buyer Procurement Indirect

Aretè & Cocchi Technology; Indiana (PA); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Zambon Switzerland SA is seeking a Buyer to join its Indirect Procurement team in Switzerland. You will contribute to evolving purchasing strategies, develop partnerships with suppliers and internal stakeholders, and drive improvements across procurement processes with data-driven methods.

The role focuses on digitalization, supplier scouting, contract negotiation, and managing indirect spend including MRO, CAPEX, and e-sourcing through SAP Ariba, while aligning with GMP and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Management Engineering, Economics, or related field.
• At least 5 years as a Buyer with indirect spend management.
• Solid knowledge of sourcing, supplier management and GMP compliance.
• Experience with SAP Ariba and ERP integrations.
• Strong English written and spoken communication.

Responsibilities

• Support digitalization of procurement processes using data analytics and AI.
• Conduct supplier scouting, qualification and evaluation at national and international level.
• Negotiate commercial agreements, SLAs and KPIs for value and TCO optimization.
• Manage indirect procurement, MRO and CAPEX, including laboratories and facility services.
• Lead tenders and e-sourcing via SAP Ariba (RFI/RFP/RFQ) and supplier onboarding.
• Analyze spend, TCO, benchmarks and supplier performance to identify savings opportunities.
• Develop strategic relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Data analytics

SAP Ariba

Sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier management

Power BI

GMP compliance

English proficiency

ERP integration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Management Engineering, Economics, or related field

Tools

SAP Ariba

SAP S/4HANA

Power BI

Job description

Zambon Switzerland SA, the Swiss affiliate of the multinational pharmaceutical group Zambon, based in Cadempino (Canton Ticino), is looking for a Buyer to join its Indirect Procurement team.

We are looking for a highly challenge-driven individual with a strong appetite for change and continuous improvement, who will contribute to the evolution of purchasing strategies and processes while developing valuable partnerships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

By leveraging advanced digital tools, the successful candidate will support the management of indirect spend categories and the optimization of internal processes, contributing to sustainable value creation for the organization in a dynamic and constantly evolving environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Support and drive digitalization and innovation within Procurement processes through the use of Data Analytics and AI solutions, transforming data and market insights into effective purchasing strategies and actionable recommendations.
• Proactively conduct supplier scouting, qualification and evaluation activities at both national and international level, optimizing the supplier base and ensuring competitiveness, reliability and continuity of supply.
• Negotiate commercial agreements, contracts, Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), ensuring maximum value generation and optimization of the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
• Manage indirect procurement, MRO and CAPEX activities, including laboratory materials, industrial spare parts, services and Facility Management, from needs definition through negotiation and contract execution.
• Manage tenders and e-Sourcing processes through SAP Ariba (RFI, RFP, RFQ), supporting supplier onboarding, electronic catalogue management and the optimisation of the Procure-to-Pay cycle.
• Analyze spend, TCO, market benchmarks and supplier performance, identifying opportunities for savings, cost optimization, vendor consolidation and risk mitigation.
• Monitor and develop relationships with strategic suppliers, promoting continuous improvement initiatives, compliance and long-term partnerships.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, including Engineering, QA/QC, Finance, IT and Plant Operations, fostering effective collaboration, innovation and continuous process improvement.

The ideal candidate is:

• Analytical and data-driven, with the ability to interpret spend analysis, KPIs and market trends to identify optimisation and value-creation opportunities.
• Focused on continuous improvement and open to change, able to leverage digitalisation and new technologies to increase process effectiveness and support the business.
• Curious, proactive and autonomous, with the ability to set priorities and manage complex activities in a dynamic and constantly evolving environment.
• Strategically minded and results-oriented, with the ability to translate operational needs into effective and sustainable sourcing solutions.
• Passionate about negotiation and partnership development, with the ability to build strong relationships with suppliers and stakeholders in international and multi-stakeholder environments.
• Collaborative and influential, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with cross-functional stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Management Engineering, Economics, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience as a Buyer, with responsibility for managing indirect spend categories, preferably within the pharmaceutical, chemical or cosmetics industry.
• Solid knowledge of sourcing, supplier management and compliance in regulated environments (GMP).
• Knowledge of key regulations related to contractual compliance and data privacy.
• Proven hands-on experience with SAP Ariba (Sourcing, Buying and Contracts) and integration with ERP systems, preferably SAP S/4HANA.
• Good knowledge of analytics and data visualization tools, such as Power BI or equivalent.
• Strong negotiation, spend analysis and supplier management skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English.