Etat du canton de Fribourg
Fribourg, CH
Economist 40-50%
- 01 October 2026
- 40 – 50%
- Fribourg, CH
Job summary
Join the University of Fribourg as an Economiste, enhancing local innovation. Enjoy a dynamic work environment with flexible conditions.
Tasks
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of purchasing processes.
- Develop and manage a high-performing supplier panel.
- Ensure compliance with public procurement regulations.
Skills
- Higher education in purchasing with relevant experience preferred.
- Strong negotiation skills and knowledge of procurement techniques.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and SAP software.
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About the job
Economist
Fribourg, CH, Sarine, CH
Who are we?
Teaching, research, jobs, events: the University of Fribourg is a space for innovation and an important driver for the economic and cultural life of the region. It attracts students and researchers from all over Switzerland and the world, shaping the daily life of the bilingual city of Fribourg since its foundation in 1889. Motivated by challenges and comfortable in a diverse environment, you wish to put your skills at the service of a dynamic campus. The Infrastructure Service is looking for its future purchaser, responsible for managing the procurement of goods and services.
Why join us?
We rely on the complementarity of skills and the variety of perspectives because it is the diversity of backgrounds and profiles that makes the strength of the State of Fribourg. We promote work-life balance and flexible working conditions. To learn more, follow this link .
Your missions
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of purchasing processes
- Develop and manage a panel of efficient suppliers
- Ensure compliance with public procurement regulations (AIMP, LMP, …)
- Establish framework contracts with companies
- Negotiate pricing, logistical and contractual conditions
- Reporting and annual evaluation of suppliers
Desired profile
- You hold a higher education qualification in purchasing (University of Applied Sciences, federal certificate)
- Organisational skills and sense of responsibility
- Good command of standard Microsoft Office programmes and SAP software
- Several years of experience in a similar field
- Mastery of purchasing and negotiation techniques
- Knowledge of contract and purchasing law
- You are able to work in a team
- Fluency in French or German with good knowledge of the other language; proficiency in English is an asset
Contact details
Infrastructure Service infra@unifr.ch
