Woodpecker Group AG
Bremgarten
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Head of Purchasing 100%
- 10 March 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Bremgarten
Job summary
Join Woodpecker Group AG as our new Purchasing Manager! Lead a dedicated team in a dynamic environment.
Tasks
- Oversee strategic and operational purchasing for the company.
- Build and maintain sustainable supplier relationships and manage risks.
- Continuously optimize purchasing processes to reduce costs.
Skills
- 5+ years of leadership experience in strategic purchasing required.
- Strong negotiation and communication skills essential.
- Proficiency in IT tools, especially Excel and Power-BI.
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About the job
Head of Purchasing 100%
(Member of the extended management of Woodpecker Group AG)
We are Woodpecker – passionate about wood for over 190 years!
With over 180 Woodpecker professionals at six locations in Switzerland (Frauenfeld, Landquart, Reiden, Schlieren, Bremgarten, and Pratteln), we create real added value for our customers every day – from carpentries and timber construction companies to architects and landscapers. Trust, quality, and know-how are our foundation.
Are you strong in negotiations, think strategically, are a numbers person, and lead purchasing with clarity, efficiency, and foresight? Then we definitely need to get to know each other.
🚀 Your mission with us
You take full responsibility for strategic and operational purchasing, ensuring the company’s supply – economically, reliably, and future-oriented. You lead your team with clear principles, develop it purposefully, and optimize processes along the entire procurement chain. A special focus is on the further development and automation of purchasing and inventory management processes. As a member of the extended management, you work cross-departmentally and actively contribute your expertise to strategic decisions.
Head of Purchasing 100%
What you will move with us
Full responsibility for strategic and operational purchasing
Building and maintaining sustainable, efficient supplier relationships as well as active risk and supplier management
Continuous optimization of purchasing processes and reduction of procurement costs
Ensuring high delivery readiness and active assortment management per warehouse location
Market observation and further development of procurement strategy
Close cooperation with product management and logistics
What you bring:
✔ Experience! You are a purchasing professional, have a corresponding higher education in purchasing (e.g., Federal Diploma as Purchasing Manager) and know what it takes for your team to achieve its goals
✔ Experience in strategic purchasing with at least 5 years of leadership experience
✔ Negotiation strength, assertiveness, and strong communication skills
✔ Leadership with principles: You set priorities, make decisions, and take responsibility – even when it gets uncomfortable. You develop your team daily, recognize potential, and ensure performance and cohesion.
✔ Very good IT skills, especially Excel, ideally Power BI or comparable analysis tools
✔ Industry knowledge "Wood/Building Materials" is an advantage
What we offer you
✨ Key position with a lot of creative freedom
👥 Strong, motivated team that works together
🤝 Seat in a very well-functioning extended management
🏝️ 6 weeks vacation, company car, expenses, company mobile phone, home office option
💬 If desired, you can get to know the team before your decision
Ready to take responsibility?
Then we look forward to your digital application. Apply now!
Let’s make purchasing work!
