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 a long-term, cost-efficient supply of materials in alignment with your Commodity Manager
• Implement and ensure the use of globally defined methods, processes, and systems to ensure high process efficiency and compliance (e.g., compliant Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) process, procurement guidelines, IT systems)
• Define and implement local procurement strategies (not covered by global commodity strategies) based on demand, market, and supplier analyses to secure a 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 the highest feasible savings, improve terms and conditions, or renew framework contracts
• Conduct eRFQs, produce offer comparisons based on the total cost of ownership (ToCo), and facilitate cross-functional sourcing decisions
• Generate, document, and implement savings with respect to ToCo, e.g., “Contribution to Net Income”; plan, monitor, and report on relevant KPIs to contribute to business success and ensure transparency of results
• Support supplier management processes (qualification, selection, evaluation, development, classification)
• Update supplier evaluation systems to introduce and develop the best suppliers and ensure transparency regarding quality, logistics, 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 talents and experience

• Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in related disciplines
• Ideally, further education in industrial engineering or an apprenticeship in technical procurement, combined with experience in the procurement of custom-designed parts. At a minimum, you can "read drawings"
• Proven track record of commercial and contractual expertise, paired with analytical thinking, strong initiative, and negotiation skills
• As an alternative to a technical background, initial experience in quality management, sales, or R&D, combined with a strong interest in negotiation and strategic planning
• Experience in the plastics industry is a plus, especially in relation to procurement, manufacturing processes, or material specifications
• Flexible and self-starting working style with a willingness to travel occasionally to suppliers, mainly in Switzerland, Germany, Italy, and Eastern Europe
• Proficiency in MS Office, interest in new tools, and willingness to drive digitalization in your field of action
• Business fluency 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

Are you a good fit?

Our culture at Siemens Switzerland is defined by more than just the working environment. It is the heart of our daily interactions and the key to our success. Do you have what it takes to become a Siemens employee? Take our quiz now and find out! Culture quiz

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

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