Direct Buyer

Elsa Group is one of the leading industrial groups in the Swiss dairy economy and is part of the Migros group (Migros Industrie). Expert in the manufacture and packaging of dairy products as well as in the production, maturing and processing of cheeses and the production of plant-based products, Elsa Group brings together several networked sites.

What you accomplish

• Management of the most critical and strategic packaging purchasing category of ELSA Group
• Active participation in defining and implementing purchasing strategies by merchandise group in collaboration with MIGROS Industrie, ensuring consideration of the organisation's priorities and constraints
• Proactive management of purchasing risks and implementation of appropriate measures to secure and diversify the supplier portfolio
• Evaluation and management of overall supplier performance, in collaboration with involved stakeholders (Quality, R&D, Logistics etc.)
• Preparation of tenders to optimise the company’s total costs
• Representation of the Purchasing function within product development projects: responsibility for implementing and respecting the Purchasing process from defining the functional need to contracting
• Continuous improvement of the Purchasing process to optimise total cost of ownership (TCO), supplier quality and delivery deadline compliance

What you bring

• Education: Higher education
• Specialisation: in the technical or commercial field with a specialisation in Purchasing or Supply Chain
• Professional experience: At least 5 years of experience in a similar position, knowledge of the packaging world and its specifics is a real asset
• Interpersonal skills, very good communication and teamwork abilities
• Initiative, leadership, sense of responsibility and organisation
• Strong sense of priority and urgency management
• Good knowledge of ERP systems (SAP S4 is a plus)
• French (B1)
• German (B1)
• English (A2)

What we offer you

• Work in good health: Health promotion (health day, vaccines, massages) / Attractive offers for fitness
• Flexible working hours: freedom to organise working time
• Flexible workplace/remote work: possibility of spatial flexibility in performing the role
• Maternity/paternity leave: 18 weeks maternity leave / 4 weeks paternity leave
• Mobility: Free parking
• Social benefits: Significant discounts on insurance / Pension fund: 2/3 employer contributions
• Catering: Daily menu at 6.-, "Green Fork" menu
• Cumulus points: Additional points for employees
• Migros Bank: Preferential rates for investment accounts, private accounts, and mortgage loans
• Holidays: 5 weeks of holiday
• Migros Club School: Partial reimbursement of training or leisure activities
• Leisure and culture offer: Various sports and leisure offers

Contact
Mr Damien Michel
Recruitment Specialist / HR Business Partner

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