Commodity Buyer - Metal Components

• Leading international industrial company • Highly technical manufacturing environment About Our Client ## Our client is a leading international industrial company operating in a highly technical manufacturing environment. Job Description ## Key Responsibilities • Define and implement the sourcing strategy for the assigned commodity (metal components). • Manage and develop an international supplier portfolio, ensuring competitiveness, quality and delivery performance. • Lead supplier selection processes, RFQs, commercial negotiations and contract management. • Drive cost reduction, value engineering and continuous improvement initiatives. • Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Project teams throughout the product lifecycle. • Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective actions where required. • Support new product development and industrialization projects from a procurement perspective. • Identify and mitigate supply chain risks while ensuring business continuity. The Successful Applicant ## Your Profile • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement or a related field. • Minimum of 3 years' experience in strategic procurement of metal components. • Previous experience purchasing categories such as castings, forgings, machined parts, fabricated metal components or similar. • Experience gained within demanding industrial sectors such as aerospace, aviation, automotive, railway or other advanced manufacturing environments. • Strong negotiation, analytical and stakeholder management skills. • Good understanding of manufacturing processes and supplier management. • Fluent English is mandatory. Additional European languages are considered an asset. What's on Offer ## • A strategic role with direct impact on the company's procurement performance. • An international and technology-driven industrial environment. • High level of autonomy and cross-functional collaboration. • Long-term career development opportunities within a stable and growing organization. Quote job ref JN-072026-7053287 Job Function Logistics, Procurement & Supply Chain Specialisation Direct Procurement Industry Industrial / Manufacturing Location Lausanne Region Contract Type Permanent Job Reference JN-072026-7053287 Job Nature Home Office