Project Buyer: Services and Service Providers (m/f/d)

About the job

Project Buyer: Services and Service Providers (m/f/d)

Shape procurement where research, innovation and societal progress emerge.

ETH Zurich is one of the world’s leading universities in research and teaching. The Procurement & Export Services department supports researchers, departments and central units in implementing demanding procurements economically, legally compliant and sustainably.

For our Purchasing Coordination section, we are looking for an experienced and committed purchasing professional. In this versatile role, you will be responsible for complex procurement projects with a focus on services and other demanding service categories. As a strategic sparring partner, you will accompany our internal stakeholders in procurement projects from needs analysis to successful contract conclusion, thus making a direct contribution to the excellence of research, teaching and operations.

Job Description

• You independently manage complex procurement projects from needs analysis through the development of procurement strategy to contract conclusion.
• You plan and lead public tenders and ensure an economical, legally compliant and transparent procedure.
• You advise departments, research groups and central units on strategic procurement issues and jointly develop sustainable procurement and contract solutions.
• You conduct demanding negotiations with national and international suppliers and are responsible for the commercial aspects of contract design.
• You manage and further develop assigned procurement categories and supplier relationships with regard to economy, quality, sustainability and risk management.
• You analyse procurement markets, identify optimisation and innovation potentials and derive concrete recommendations for action.
• You actively drive the further development of procurement processes, methods and digital solutions.

Profile

• University or university of applied sciences degree in business administration or a comparable field and several years of solid professional experience in strategic purchasing, project purchasing or category management.
• Proven experience in independently managing complex procurement projects and negotiations.
• Strong ability to advise a wide range of stakeholders, reconcile interests and develop viable solutions.
• Good knowledge of contract design and professional supplier management.
• Experience with public tenders is an advantage.
• Interest in sustainability, digitalisation and modern procurement solutions.
• Fluent German and English skills; French skills are welcome.
• Analytical strength, initiative, integrity as well as a pragmatic and solution-oriented working style.

We offer

• A responsible key role with direct influence on research, infrastructure and service projects at one of the world’s leading universities.
• An exceptionally diverse procurement environment with technical, scientific and administrative issues.
• High degree of independence and scope for design in a demanding and dynamic environment.
• Collaboration with leading researchers, specialists and decision-makers from science and administration.
• The opportunity to actively further develop procurement strategies, supplier relationships and processes.
• A professional, collegial and appreciative working environment with attractive employment conditions as well as diverse training and development opportunities.
• A modern workplace in Zurich Oerlikon with flexible working arrangements.

Working, Teaching and Researching at ETH Zurich

Diversity and sustainability are important to us

In line with our values , ETH Zurich supports an inclusive culture. We promote equal opportunities, value diversity and foster a working and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of all employees and students are respected. On our Equal Opportunities and Diversity website , you can learn how we ensure a fair and open environment in which everyone can develop and flourish. Sustainability is a core value for us – we are consistently working towards a climate-neutral future.

Curious? So are we.

We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents:

• Motivation letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Work certificates, diplomas etc.

For enquiries, Tobias Thanscheidt (tobias.thanscheidt@fc.ethz.ch) is happy to assist (no application documents).

Please apply exclusively via the online application portal. Applications by e-mail or post will not be considered.

We would like to point out that the pre-selection is carried out by the responsible recruiters and not by artificial intelligence.

For personnel placement, the ETH Zurich terms and conditions apply.

About ETH Zurich

ETH Zurich is one of the best technical and natural science universities in the world. We are known for our excellent teaching, pioneering fundamental research and the direct transfer of new knowledge into society. More than 30,000 people from over 120 countries find an environment with us that promotes independent thinking and a climate that inspires top performance. Located in the heart of Europe and globally networked, we develop solutions together for the global challenges of today and tomorrow.