Purchasing Manager Construction Contracts and Industrial Construction

About the job

Project Management in Procurement, Engineering and Construction

For an internationally active company in the pharmaceutical-chemical industry, we are seeking an experienced individual for the procurement of construction services within the framework of demanding industrial construction projects.

You will take on the professional responsibility within the Procurement Team for construction, planning and construction-related services. The focus is on architecture, general contractor services, HVAC trades, façades and building envelopes.

Your tasks

• Develop procurement and awarding strategies for industrial construction projects
• Invite tenders and award contracts for construction, planning and general contractor services
• Commercially evaluate offers and conduct contract negotiations
• Review and negotiate general contractor, work and planner contracts
• Assess claims, variations as well as cost, schedule and liability risks
• Advise engineering and project management on commercial and contractual matters
• Further develop standards and processes for the procurement of construction services

Your profile

• Experience in construction procurement, industrial construction, construction project management or contract management
• Sound knowledge of construction, work, planner or general contractor contracts
• Experience with claims, variations and liability risks
• Knowledge of SIA standards and the Swiss construction contract environment
• Fluent German and good English
• Strong commercial understanding and negotiation skills

Crucial is your experience with demanding industrial or special-purpose buildings. Experienced project, contract or commercial managers from general contractors, planning and engineering companies are also explicitly invited to apply.

Your perspective:
You will take on a central expert role within a growing team and accompany significant construction and expansion projects at two locations in Northwestern Switzerland. In doing so, you will contribute your construction and contract experience from the client side and actively shape awarding, contract standards and procurement processes.