Switzerland Job Openings
Volpi
Senior Buyer 100% (m/w)
Dietikon
FULL TIME
October 8, 2024
immediately
We drive innovations for next-generation instrumentation in the human diagnostics and life sciences industry. Fortune 500 companies rely on our development and manufacturing of optoelectronic systems tailored to their applications. With our sites in Dietikon (Zürich), Switzerland and Auburn (NY), USA, we work closely with our customers and provide a broad range of services of excellent quality.
We are expanding the Operations department and hiring for our Dietikon location a
Senior Buyer 100% (m/w)
- Lead project purchasing activities, ensuring that all procurement aligns with project timelines, requirements, and budgets.
- Negotiate and manage the supplier base to meet cost targets for projects and OEM business
- Manage and optimize the supplier portfolio, conducting thorough assessments to ensure suppliers meet the company's standards for quality, cost, delivery, and compliance together with the US site
- Negotiate and manage contracts with suppliers, ensuring favorable terms and conditions that align with company objectives and mitigate risk
- Work closely in / with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, and Regulatory Affairs, to align procurement strategies with project goals and regulatory requirements (Approved Supplier list)
- Representation of the purchasing interests in the product development process (supplier selection, specification/drawing availability, meeting cost targets and manufacturing deadlines)
- Provide leadership and direction to the operational buyer, setting objectives, offering guidance, and evaluating performance to ensure operational excellence in procurement.
- Ensure procurement best practices are applied, continuous optimization of processes, methods, performance measurements, use of digitalization and automatization
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, including FDA, ISO 13485, and other relevant standards, throughout the procurement process
- Maintenance of ERP procurement master data and handling of purchase orders in the ERP system
- Participation in supplier qualification and development as well as supplier audits
- Issuing and follow-up on supplier quality claims
- Completed technical and/or commercial education with further education in Supply chain Management
- Minimum of 5+ years of experience in (technical) procurement or supply chain management
- Strong technical understanding (understand technical drawings and specifications)
- Proven ability to manage complex supplier relationships and negotiate contracts that achieve cost savings and operational efficiencies.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in project-based work and collaborating with cross-functional teams
- Demonstrated leadership skills with experience managing direct reports.
- Fluent English and German is a must
- Strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
- Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience within the medical device industry would be an advantage
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Mild to moderate travel is required for maintaining supplier base
- competitive total compensation
- enjoy 27 vacation days (22 days & 5 bridging days)
- opportunity to work remotely one day per week
- complimentary parking spaces provided
- experience a flat organizational structure
- collaboration with our team in the United States
- take advantage of quick decision-making processes, long-term career opportunities, and personalized professional development
- step into a role that offers independence, variety, and the potential for growth within a dynamic, international setting
- work in a contemporary office building featuring a rooftop terrace, conveniently located near the Dietikon train station
- participate in regular social and professional events with colleagues
- join a highly motivated, friendly team and enjoy attractive employment terms
Tamara Kolodziejczyk
HR Manager Switzerland
Phone number: +41 44 732 43 43
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