Strategic Buyer (M/F)

• Strategic role with high impact.
• Recognized and stable industrial group.

About Our Client ##

Our client, a major player in the agri-food industry in Swiss Romandy, is looking for a Strategic Buyer to strengthen its Purchasing team.

Job Description ##

• Participate in the definition and deployment of Purchasing strategies by category, in collaboration with the various internal stakeholders.
• Analyze supplier markets and conduct studies to identify the best opportunities.
• Lead calls for tenders, commercial negotiations, and contractualization with suppliers.
• Evaluate and monitor supplier performance in collaboration with Quality, R&D, Production, and Logistics teams.
• Identify and anticipate purchasing-related risks and implement appropriate action plans.
• Represent the Purchasing function in new product development projects and ensure compliance with Purchasing processes throughout the project cycle.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes to optimize costs, quality, deadlines, and total cost of ownership (TCO).

The Successful Applicant ##

• Higher education with a technical, commercial, or Supply Chain orientation.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a Strategic Buyer function within an industrial environment.
• Proven experience in negotiation, supplier management, and procurement project management.
• Excellent communication skills, team spirit, and service mindset.
• Leadership, autonomy, sense of responsibility, and ability to manage priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Good mastery of an ERP (SAP is an asset).
• Current French.
• Good level of German (minimum B1).
• Professional English.

What's on Offer ##

• A stimulating and innovative industrial environment.
• A strategic role with strong autonomy and real visibility with operational teams.
• Flexible hours as well as telecommuting possibilities.
• An attractive remuneration package including excellent social benefits.
• Many measures in favor of employee well-being, continuous training, and work-life balance.
• Prospects for evolution within a solid and constantly evolving group.

Quote job ref

JN-062026-7044363

Job Function

Logistics, Procurement & Supply Chain

Specialisation

Direct Procurement

Industry

FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)

Location

Yverdon-les-Bains

Contract Type

Permanent

Job Reference

JN-062026-7044363