Hänseler AG
Herisau
Strategic Buyer 80-100%
- 03 August 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Herisau
Job summary
Hänseler AG is a leading Swiss GMP production and trading company. Join a dynamic team offering excellent benefits and a collaborative work environment.
Tasks
- Manage strategic sourcing of pharmaceutical raw materials and suppliers.
- Build and maintain sustainable supplier relationships and negotiations.
- Analyze procurement markets to develop strategies for quality and cost.
Skills
- Scientific education or degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, or Life Sciences.
- Negotiation skills and analytical thinking are essential.
- Fluency in German and good English with ERP system proficiency.
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About the job
Hänseler AG is an innovative Swiss GMP production and trading company in the pharmaceutical industry. In addition to its leading position in the Swiss specialised trade with a broad portfolio of pharmaceutical raw materials, Hänseler AG also produces and distributes own and private label brands. For numerous industrial companies worldwide, projects are realised along the entire value stream from product idea to market success.
Your Main Tasks
- Responsibility for the strategic sourcing of pharmaceutical raw materials as well as the evaluation and development of new supply sources.
- Building and maintaining sustainable supplier relationships as well as conducting price and contract negotiations.
- Analysis of procurement markets and development of procurement strategies to ensure quality, availability, and cost-effectiveness.
- Close collaboration with quality assurance, production, and other departments in the qualification of suppliers and raw materials.
- Responsibility for the procurement process from requirements determination to invoice control.
- Participation in procurement and cross-departmental projects.
Your Profile
- Scientific education or degree (e.g. chemistry, pharmacy, life sciences) as well as an interest in business contexts.
- Several years of experience in procurement, ideally with a focus on strategic sourcing or supplier management.
- Experience in the pharmaceutical, chemical, or GMP-regulated environment.
- Negotiation skills, analytical thinking, as well as an independent and structured working style.
- Very good German and good English skills as well as confident handling of ERP systems and MS Office.
Our Offer
With us, you will take on a versatile role with creative freedom in a motivated, collegial team. We live a "du" culture with flat hierarchies and strengthen cohesion through regular team events. Modern workplaces, free drinks, parking within walking distance, as well as a lounge with terrace and Säntis view provide comfort in everyday life. You benefit from attractive employee discounts, employee-oriented social insurance benefits, and at least five weeks of holiday – for a working environment where you can feel comfortable and develop further.
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Then upload your documents directly via the apply button. We look forward to hearing from you.
Contact
Head of HR
Hänseler AG
Phone:+41 71 353 55 19