Purchasing Manager 80-100 %
- 16 September 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- French (Fluent), German (Basic knowledge)
- 2501 Bienne
About the job
The Bienne Hospital Centre is the public medical centre for the bilingual Bienne-Seeland-Jura Bernois region (Switzerland). It offers the entire population comprehensive care in all specialised fields of modern medicine. Every year, more than 150,000 patients place their trust in us. Around 2,200 employees active in nearly 40 different professions find an attractive position with us.
The Purchasing Department of the Bienne Hospital Centre is a central service within Supply Chain Services and is attached to the Facility Management Directorate. Our goal is to develop Purchasing into a centralised, strategically oriented unit that professionally manages and controls all relevant purchasing activities for the Bienne Hospital Centre.
As part of this exciting development, we are looking, for immediate or agreed start, for a committed and experienced person for the position of
The Purchasing Department of the Bienne Hospital Centre is a central service within Supply Chain Services and is attached to the Facility Management Directorate. Our goal is to develop Purchasing into a centralised, strategically oriented unit that professionally manages and controls all relevant purchasing activities for the Bienne Hospital Centre.
As part of this exciting development, we are looking, for immediate or agreed start, for a committed and experienced person for the position of
Purchasing Manager 80-100 %
Your tasks – our position
- You ensure the technical and hierarchical management of purchasing and continuously develop the sector with your team.
- You guarantee a needs-based, economical and sustainable supply of all consumables, capital goods and services necessary for hospital operations.
- You initiate and manage complex purchasing projects, in compliance with public procurement law, and conduct demanding negotiations with suppliers and business partners.
- You develop strategic category management and thus create and implement appropriate purchasing and sourcing strategies.
- You identify savings and optimisation potentials, analyse relevant purchasing data and thus provide the company with solid bases for decision-making.
- You maintain and develop strategic relationships with suppliers, monitor market developments and purchasing practices, and ensure professional collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
Your skills – our expectations
- You hold an initial professional qualification as well as advanced training in purchasing, procurement or supply chain management. You have management experience as well as experience in strategic purchasing and, ideally, solid knowledge of public procurement law.
- You have experience in managing purchasing projects, complex negotiations, and in developing and implementing purchasing strategies.
- You stand out through strong decision-making and organisational skills, as well as a structured and solution-oriented working method.
- You are a committed, proactive personality with an entrepreneurial spirit. You enjoy actively contributing to the development of purchasing in a constantly evolving environment.
- You have good business management knowledge and are comfortable in preparing and interpreting analyses, evaluations and statistics.
- You are fluent in German or French, both spoken and written, and have good knowledge of the other language. You distinguish yourself by excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as well as negotiation talents.
Your opportunities – our offer
- A responsible position offering a wide scope for manoeuvre, in which you can actively contribute to the development of purchasing and its strategic orientation.
- A meaningful activity that allows you to contribute directly to patient satisfaction and sustainable healthcare for the region's population.
- A varied and dynamic working environment characterised by short decision-making processes and collaboration with committed colleagues from different professional groups.
- Modern and attractive employment conditions, combined with interesting framework conditions and opportunities for personal and professional development.
- A forward-looking organisation that values personal initiative, entrepreneurial spirit and the willingness to actively contribute to the company's development.
For further information, Adrian Lehmann, Head of Supply Chain Services, is happy to assist you at tel. 032 324 26 04.
Please submit your application directly via our SZB-CHB job portal.
We look forward to receiving your application!
