IT Buyer – 100%

16 October 2026
100%
Permanent position
Genève

Job summary

The Geneva University Hospitals employ over 13,000 staff in various roles. Join a dynamic team focused on innovation and excellence in healthcare.

Tasks

As a buyer, centralize needs from the hospital network effectively.
Lead the IT purchasing strategy across affiliated hospitals.
Manage supplier panel, from needs definition to contracting.

Skills

Master's degree in purchasing or equivalent; 5+ years in procurement.
Fluent in French and proficient in English (C1 level).
Strong IT skills and knowledge are essential.

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About the job

Company Description

With more than 13,000 employees representing 160 professions, the Geneva University Hospitals are a reference institution at both national and international levels. To learn more about our institution, take a few minutes to view our 2025 retrospective by clicking here.

Acting on behalf of the University Hospitals of the cantons of Vaud and Geneva, the Purchasing and Biomedical Engineering Centre (CAIB) ensures the procurement of goods and services of all kinds to guarantee the optimal operation of hospitals under the best market conditions, in compliance with the rules and laws governing our institutions. In this context, it coordinates all purchases and plans acquisition and renewal files for heavy equipment. The CAIB has established partnerships with various regional hospitals and has influence throughout French-speaking Switzerland.

Job Description

As a buyer, you centralise the various needs arising from the hospital network and conduct the appropriate procurement processes in compliance with public procurement regulations.

You are responsible for the development and deployment of the purchasing strategy for the IT category within the hospital network.

You manage and control the supplier panel for your category. In this capacity, you conduct tenders, collaborating with your internal clients and intervening from the definition of the need through to contract conclusion with the supplier.

You participate in the animation of the hospital network affiliated with the CAIB by sharing your purchasing expertise and your knowledge of market trends.

Qualifications

You hold a higher education degree such as a Master HES or equivalent, preferably with a recognised Master’s in purchasing.

You have at least 5 years of confirmed experience in purchasing, with initial confirmed experience in IT procurement.

You have excellent command of the French language (read, spoken and written) and very good knowledge of English (level C1).

An excellent command and knowledge of IT tools are also required.

Additional Information

Start date: from 1.11.2026
Number of positions: 1
Work rate: 100%
Function class: 18
Contract: Fixed-term contract of 24 months
Application deadline: 29.10.2026
Contact for information: Mr M. Gasnier, Head of Non-Medical Purchasing Department,
mathieu.gasnier@hug.ch

Your application file must include a cover letter demonstrating your motivation, your curriculum vitae, copies of diplomas and certificates required for the position, and the last 2 work certificates.

This announcement is addressed equally to women and men.

Wishing to engage in the fight against unemployment, the HUG encourages applications coming from the Cantonal Employment Office.

Only applications submitted via the recruitment platform will be considered. Paper and email applications will not be processed.