Business Economist 80 - 100%

About the job

Versatile | Reliable | Solution-oriented

Cantonal Printing and Materials Centre (kdmz)

80 - 100%

1.1.2027 or by arrangement

Business Economist

From foodstuffs to IT projects: public procurement is versatile and concerns a wide range of areas in the Canton of Zurich.

Our Procurement Development department supports directorates, offices and other public-law institutions in demanding procurement projects. We advise on business management issues related to procurement, accompany public tendering procedures and continuously develop the cantonal procurement system.

Our Procurement Development department supports directorates, offices and other public-law institutions in demanding procurement projects. We advise on business management issues related to procurement, accompany public tendering procedures and continuously develop the cantonal procurement system.

Your tasks

• Advising and supporting other administrative units in planning and implementing various procurement projects
• Developing and implementing procurement strategies and processes
• Clarifying organisational and system-supported requirements in procurement
• Conducting tenders and public procurement procedures
• Close cooperation and regular exchange with various administrative units

Your profile

• University of applied sciences or university degree in business administration, ideally complemented by knowledge in procurement
• Experience in designing and digitising processes as well as in handling ERP systems
• Analytical and conceptual skills as well as a very precise, structured and result-oriented working style
• Experience in cross-departmental projects and in collaborating with different stakeholders
• Good methodological knowledge, strong self-organisation and the ability to keep several topics in view simultaneously
• Confident German language skills in spoken and written form as well as good English skills
• Flexible and resilient personality with enjoyment in working with people and a good sense of collaboration

Your contact

Stefan Sandmeier

Head of Procurement Development

+41 43 259 99 70

Head of Procurement Development

+41 43 259 99 70

Dear recruitment agencies! Unfortunately, we cannot consider applications associated with fee demands. Only direct applications will be answered and considered in the selection process.

About us

The Cantonal Printing and Materials Centre (kdmz) is a procurement organisation of the Canton of Zurich and is responsible for procuring several material groups. These include a wide range from printed matter to office supplies to output systems. Individual printed materials are procured from external printing companies or produced by the kdmz itself. Our customers include cantonal offices, municipalities and other public institutions.

About 1200 people work in the Finance Directorate at four locations in Zurich. We manage the dossiers of finance, taxes, personnel, procurement and IT. Those who work with us help shape the canton – versatile, responsible and with impact beyond their own area of responsibility.

About 1200 people work in the Finance Directorate at four locations in Zurich. We manage the dossiers of finance, taxes, personnel, procurement and IT. Those who work with us help shape the canton – versatile, responsible and with impact beyond their own area of responsibility.

We offer…

Lunch voucher

Fair salaries

Scope for creativity

Good and broad training and further education opportunities

Responsible activity

Mobile working / home office

Team

Flexible working time models

Your application process

Pre-selection

Initial interview on site

Online assessment

Second interview on site

Final decision