Real Estate Construction Buyer – 100%

21 October 2026
100%
Permanent position
Genève

Job summary

The Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève, a leading institution, employs over 13,000 staff across 160 professions. Join a dynamic work environment with great benefits.

Tasks

Centralize procurement needs for various departments at HUG.
Manage supplier relationships and lead tender processes effectively.
Share procurement expertise and market trends within CAIB's network.

Skills

Master's degree in a relevant field and 3+ years of purchasing experience.
Fluent in French and proficient in English (C1 level).
Strong IT skills and knowledge of procurement tools.

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About the job

Company Description

With more than 13,000 employees representing 160 professions, the Geneva University Hospitals are a reference institution at both national and international levels. To learn more about our institution, take a few minutes to view our 2025 retrospective by clicking here .

Acting on behalf of the University Hospitals of the cantons of Vaud and Geneva, the Purchasing and Biomedical Engineering Centre (CAIB) ensures the procurement of goods and services of all kinds to guarantee the optimal operation of hospitals under the best market conditions, in compliance with the rules and laws governing our institutions. In this context, it coordinates all purchases and plans acquisition and renewal files for heavy equipment. The CAIB has established partnerships with various regional hospitals and operates throughout French-speaking Switzerland.

Job Description

As a buyer, you centralise the various needs arising from the Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) and conduct the appropriate acquisition processes in compliance with public procurement rules.

In collaboration with the buyers and purchasing managers of the CAIB, you are responsible for the development and deployment of the purchasing strategy for the real estate construction category.

You are responsible for managing and controlling the supplier panel for your category. In this capacity, you conduct tenders, collaborating with your internal clients, and intervene from the definition of the need through to contract signing and the follow-up of the supplier relationship development.

You participate in the animation of the CAIB affiliates network by sharing your purchasing expertise and your knowledge of market trends.

Qualifications

You hold a higher education degree such as a Master HES or equivalent, preferably with a recognised Master in purchasing (KEDGE, DESMA, etc.).

You have at least 3 years of confirmed experience in purchasing with initial confirmed experience in indirect purchasing and ideally in real estate construction investments.

You have a perfect command of the French language (read, spoken and written) and very good knowledge of English (level C1).

An excellent command and knowledge of IT tools are also required.

Additional Information

Start date: as soon as possible
Number of positions: 1
Activity rate: 100%
Function class: 18
Contract: permanent
Application deadline: 04.11.2026
Contact for information: Mr M. Gasnier, Head of Non-Medical Purchasing Department, mathieu.gasnier@hug.ch

Your application file must include a letter demonstrating your motivation, your curriculum vitae, copies of diplomas and certificates required for the position, and the last 2 work certificates.

This announcement is addressed equally to women and men.

Wishing to engage in the fight against unemployment, the HUG encourage applications coming from the Cantonal Employment Office.

Only applications submitted via the recruitment platform will be considered. Paper and email applications will not be processed.