Senior Electronic Buyer

• 25 August 2026 • 100% • Indefinite duration • Landquart As a leading global manufacturer of innovative optosensing solutions, CEDES constantly seeks to push new boundaries. This requires unconventional thinking, passion, and enjoyment at work. In our elevator, door, and gate divisions, we are always in a growth phase and offer experienced professionals as well as ambitious young talents the chance to grow with us. The CEDES group is active in the field of photonics-based sensing on three continents. The product range goes from simple light barriers to highly complex, processor-controlled 3D camera systems using the latest TOF (time of flight) technology. To strengthen our global procurement organization, we are looking for a committed, proactive, and dynamic person, starting now or by agreement. Your area of responsibility • Development and implementation of future-oriented procurement strategies for electronic components, taking into account costs, quality, security of supply, and risks • Autonomous management and implementation of local and global purchasing and optimization projects • Evaluation, introduction, and procurement of new, modified, or alternative components in close collaboration with internal stakeholders • Ensuring the long-term availability of strategic purchasing items under competitive conditions • Conducting contractual and price negotiations as well as developing sustainable supplier partnerships • Active participation in complaint, change, and product management processes • Proactive collaboration with R&D, production, quality, and supply chain in an international matrix organization What we expect from you • Basic commercial or technical training, ideally supplemented by continuing education in purchasing • Several years of experience in strategic purchasing as well as proven success in the development and implementation of procurement strategies in the field of electronic components/production equipment • You navigate confidently in an international matrix organization and know how to effectively coordinate collaboration between departments, sites, and different stakeholders • Excellent negotiation skills, confident presence, and excellent communication skills • Experience in making and evaluating make-or-buy decisions • High awareness of quality, technical understanding, as well as entrepreneurial thinking and approach • Fluent proficiency in German and English, both spoken and written • Proficiency in common MS Office applications • Proactive, autonomous, and solution-oriented way of working with great personal initiative • Flexibility, stress resistance, and enjoyment of continuous development • Strong team spirit as well as the ability to actively promote cross-departmental collaboration • Availability for business travel What we offer you • International environment and technologically advanced (future-oriented) products • A cohesive and motivated team • Support in personal development and continuing education • 5 weeks of vacation, 3 bridge days, as well as flexible working hours and models • Modern infrastructure with a restaurant and Starbucks corner • Numerous benefits and discounts (fitness, retail, vehicles, etc.) We look forward to receiving your complete application dossier online (- "Apply now") For data protection reasons, we can only accept your application electronically. CEDES AG, Science Park, CH - 7302 Landquart | +41 81 307 26 43