Job Offers
ElringKlinger Switzerland AG
St. Ulrich
Key information
- Publication date:05 November 2025
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:St. Ulrich
Job summary
Join our team as a strategic purchasing leader in a dynamic company. This is an exciting opportunity to shape procurement strategies and develop talent.
Tasks
- Lead and develop a team of strategic purchasers effectively.
- Define and realize global purchasing goals and strategies.
- Identify and implement cost reduction projects independently.
Skills
- Degree in engineering or related field, plus relevant experience.
- Strong negotiation skills and effective communication abilities.
- Proficient in project management methodologies and practices.
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Your Tasks
- You are responsible for the disciplinary and professional leadership as well as the development of a team of strategic buyers. In your role, you supervise 5-10 employees and report to the Purchasing Manager.
- You contribute to defining goals in line with the global purchasing objectives and their implementation, thereby securing the purchasing strategy within your area of responsibility.
- You identify, organize, and implement cost reduction projects.
- You independently and decisively develop procurement projects and present them in the Sourcing Board.
- Leading supplier negotiations and contract conclusion - according to specified guidelines/rules - fall within your responsibilities.
What Sets You Apart
- You have successfully completed your studies in (industrial) engineering or similar and bring several years of relevant professional experience in a company in the metal or automotive industry.
- Good knowledge of purchasing law and quality management is required.
- You have very good methodological knowledge and its application in modern project management.
- We expect strong communication skills, negotiation skills, and assertiveness.
- Confidence in contact with higher management levels is required.
- Very good German and English skills as well as willingness to travel internationally complete your profile.
Start your career with us now. We look forward to your application.
