As a first-tier supplier to our renowned business partner, Roche Diagnostics in Rotkreuz, we are immediately seeking a motivated and dedicated Sourcing Manager for a temporary assignment of one year with the possibility of extension
Tasks
- Ensuring all procurement requests are executed in line with category guidance, and in compliance with relevant policies, standards, Guidelines, and operating procedures, including preferred supplier arrangements and contracting requirements
- Execute procurement requests in line with category guidance and compliance with policies, standards, guidelines, and operating procedures.
- Collaborate with Procurement and Business stakeholders to understand and execute relevant procurement processes.
- Apply appropriate methodologies, tools, and value levers for effective procurement
- Work with Category Management teams to address end-user requirements and identify opportunities for aggregation and leverage
- Ensure consistent value delivery through continuous improvement methodologies, operational efficiencies, and optimal supplier performance
- Collaborate with legal and contracting functions for contracting activities, including the preparation and review of master agreements, statements of work, change orders
- Understand end user requirements as received directly or indirectly
- Leverage the applicable category guidance documents and procurement knowledge to determine the best method for driving value in meeting the request.
- Execute support requests, applying continuous improvement methodologies where possible
- Ensure compliance to applicable policies, standards and operating procedures in order to maintain the organization's right to operate.
- Communicate the status, progress, and outcomes of procurement activities
- Support the creation and review of relevant purchasing documentation
- Maintain information flows back to the Category Management teams
Must Haves
- University degree in business/Supply Chain or similar degree
- Min. 3 years procurement experience with experience in basic contracting, business enterprise systems, and spot buying
- Good communication skills and demonstrated understanding of translating business requirements into procurement specifications with customer service in mind
- Sourcing management experience in a technical field (electronics, mechanics)
- Knowledgeable in systems and processes for efficient management of contract documentation, templates and processing tools (e.g. eSourcing, eAuction)
- Business level fluency in English
- Knowledge of business enterprise tools (SAP)
- Experience or demonstrated understanding in supporting cost reduction and value improvement programs
Nice to Haves - Post graduate business related qualification
- Documented international Strategic Sourcing or cost reduction experience.
- Experience in operational excellence or continuous improvement methodologies
- Life Sciences experience
- Professional purchasing (e.g. CIPS, ISM) or Finance related licenses or certifications
- Experience with enterprise systems and procure-to-pay tools and eSourcing tools
- Competence or fluency in German language is strongly encouraged
- Business related degree preferable
- German min. B2
Benefits
- Work with modern and modern tools in an innovative working environment
- Experience a work culture that promotes diversity and inclusion and in which all employees feel valued
- Profit from financial support for your professional further training plans
- Take advantage of unbeatable discounts at renowned retailers and over 200 top brands all year round
- Profit from fleet discounts when purchasing new cars or receive constant discounts on fuel with our fuel card
Are you interested? Do not hesitate and submit your complete application documents online today. We look forward to hearing from you!
Wir wertschätzen Vielfalt und begrüssen daher alle Bewerbungen - unabhängig von Geschlecht, sozialer Herkunft, Religion, Alter und Identität. Zur leichteren Lesbarkeit und besseren Verständlichkeit verwenden wir nur eine Gender-Form. Selbstverständlich sind im jeweiligen Kontext alle Genderformen gleichermassen gemeint.
