Strategic Buyer Mechanics 80-100%
Together with our customers, we combine the real and digital worlds.
Siemens is a leading technology company (employing around 6,000 people in Switzerland / 320,000 globally). We provide pioneering solutions for the building technology, energy, mobility, healthcare, and industry sectors.
Would you also like to actively shape the future and make a positive impact on the lives of millions of people in Switzerland? Then you've come to the right place! Apply today for the role of Strategic Buyer Mechanics.
Your new responsibilities
- Implement Commodity strategies to ensure long-term, cost-efficient supply of materials in alignment with your Commodity Manager
- Implement and ensure usage of globally defined methods, processes and systems to ensure high process efficiency and process compliance (e.g. compliant Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) process, Procurement guidelines, IT systems)
- Define and implement Local Procurement strategies (which are not covered by Global Commodity strategies) based on conducted demand, market and supplier analysis to secure long-term, cost-efficient and reliable on-time supply of materials in the required quality in alignment with your local Head of Procurement
- Prepare and conduct negotiations for low to medium Purchasing Volumes to obtain highest feasible savings, improve Terms and Conditions or renewing frame contracts
- Conduct eRfQs, produce offer comparisons on Total Cost of Ownership (ToCo) basis and facilitate cross-functional conducted Sourcing Decisions
- Generate, document and implement savings in respect to ToCo, e.g. "Contribution to Net Income"; plan, monitor and report on relevant KPIs to contribute to the success of the business and make results transparent
- Support Supplier Management processes (qualification, selection, evaluation, development, classification)
- Update supplier evaluation systems to introduce and develop the best suppliers and ensure transparency on quality, logistic, commercial, technical and sustainability performance
- Closely collaborate with Internal Customers (requisitioners) to ensure customer care and early involvement
- Main Internal and External Contacts: Global Commodity Managers, Cross-functional partners (e.g. Quality, R&D, Manufacturing etc.) and Suppliers (direct and 2nd tier)
Your skills and experience
- Degree in Business Administration or Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience in related disciplines
- Ideally, further education in Industrial Engineering or an apprenticeship in technical procurement combined with the experience in the procurement of custom-designed parts. As a minimum, you can "read drawings"
- Track record of commercial and contractual expertise, paired with analytical thinking, strong initiative and negotiation skills
- As an alternative to the technical background, first experience in Quality Management, Sales or R&D and a strong interest in negotiation and strategic planning
- Flexible and self-starting working style and willingness to travel occasionally to suppliers mainly in Switzerland, Germany, Italy and Eastern Europe
- Knowledge in MS-Office package, interest in new tools and willingness to shape digitalization in your field of action
- Business fluent in German and English
Employee benefits
- 2-3 days per week of mobile working is standard
- Mobility allowance
- Varied further training opportunities
- Access to employee share programs
- Further information about employee benefits can be found here
What it's like working for us
We place significant emphasis on fostering an inclusive and flexible working culture that encourages everyone to be their authentic selves. Equal opportunities and diversity are important to us and contribute to an enriching corporate culture. We actively embrace mobile working to provide every colleague with more autonomy and the chance to achieve a good work-life balance. Learn more here
Frequently asked questions and contact information
Here you will find a collection of frequently asked questions and a way to contact us directly.
I look forward to receiving your application.
Nathalie
Talent Acquisition Partner
Information for recruitment agencies: Siemens is not accepting applications from recruitment agencies for this position. Thank you for your understanding.
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