New Product Development Buyer (f/m/d) 100%

Gutor Electronic LLC is a leading international manufacturer of UPS systems for industrial applications. The company has been in business for over 75 years and has a proven track record of delivering high-quality products and services. Gutor's products are designed to meet the demanding needs of industries such as oil & gas, petrochemical, chemical, nuclear, and transportation. Headquarters based in Switzerland, Gutor has more than 500 employees in 30 countries with three factories in Switzerland, Malaysia, and China.

Gutor is committed to providing its customers with the best possible support. The company has a team of experienced engineers and technicians who are available to help with any problems that may arise.

Your responsibilities:

As a New Product Development Buyer, leveraging your current procurement background, you will lead the procurement implementation, governance, and optimization of Gutor's strategic procurement processes during the New Product Development process, ensuring they align with design requirements. Additionally, supporting localization topics critical to ensure a strong supply chain for Gutor Globally.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• You'll work closely with design and engineering team ensure the involvement of the purchasing function and the introduction of supplier strategies as earlier as possible in the project stage.
• You'll assess potential suppliers to guarantee they can deliver according to defined specifications.
• You will be responsible to achieve material net productivity and contribute to COGS improvement through negotiation, sourcing strategies, make vs. buy, change of suppliers and other strategies as deemed plausible.
• Sourcing and Vendor Management: Identifying and selecting reliable suppliers/vendors, negotiating contracts, and establishing long-term partnerships to ensure the availability of high-quality materials, equipment, and services while maintaining the overall strategy of the strategic sourcing department.
• Cost Analysis: Analyzing costs, conducting market research, and evaluating supplier proposals to ensure cost-effectiveness and adherence to budget constraints during the project.
• Directs planning and monitoring of activities and completes deliverables.
• Assures that the purchasing function is involved at the right level to optimize the project execution and to reach project objectives.
• Risk Management: Identifying potential risks in the procurement process, implementing risk mitigation strategies, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and company policies.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintaining accurate procurement records, generating reports on supplier performance during the project, cost savings, and other key metrics to support decision-making and provide insights to stakeholders.
• Supplier Performance Monitoring: Monitoring supplier performance, conducting audits, and implementing corrective actions to maintain quality standards, delivery schedules, and overall performance.
• Develops and manages partnership with strategic suppliers to support the category strategy and sustain supplier global performance

Your Profile:

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS – REQUIRED

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience in procurement or supply chain management.
• More than 5 years of relevant experiences on commodity/ supplier management
• To have developed strong analytical skills, can react fast and effective at dealing with difficult situations and have strong negotiation skills
• The ability to adapt and manage effectively in fast-paced changing/transforming and complex environment.
• Project Management skills and Financial Acumen are a benefit.
• Positive thinker with strong interpersonal skills and confident communication skills at all levels. Indeed, you love working independently and effectively in an evolving, complex, and dynamic environment.
• Since we operate in an international environment, it is necessary that you are fluent in written and spoken English. Additionally, nice to have ability to communicate with regional suppliers in French or German language skills.
• Strong leadership skills
• Good ability to drive results

Our offer:

• Employees can organize their working hours flexibly, without a fixed start, end or core time; as long as the operational requirements permit this
• 40 hours working time + 1 hour make-up time / week (bridge days off as well as between Christmas/New Year)
• At least 25 vacation days
• Up to 5 vacation days per calendar year can be transferred to a long-term vacation account
• Very good social insurance benefits
• Above average parental leave
• Opportunity for time off/sabbatical of up to 12 months; as operational needs allow.
• Financial participation in gym subscription
• Recognized further education is supported, if they fit the corresponding job
• A Wellbeing team dedicated to the well-being of our employees that also organize events and activities for all.

*Please, submit you application in English Language.

If you recognize yourself in this position, Andrea Gambus is looking forward to receive your application via email on Write an email