Strategic Buyer - Life Sciences & Healthcare Industry
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Location
- Zürich
- First posted
Strategic Buyer (a) - Life Sciences & Healthcare Industry
Company Description
On behalf of our client, an internationally active company from the Life Sciences & Healthcare Industry, we are looking for an experienced personality for the strategic procurement of plastics and selected consumables in a regulated environment. The position offers an exciting environment with high individual responsibility as well as interfaces to technology, quality, and supply chain.
Job Description
Your Tasks
Strategic responsibility for the product group plastics and selected consumables in a regulated environment (raw materials, components, injection molded parts, etc.)
Development and implementation of sustainable category and procurement strategies
Selection, qualification, and strategic further development of suppliers
Conducting contract and price negotiations including risk and cost management
Ensuring quality, delivery performance, and regulatory compliance (e.g., ISO, GMP, MDR/FDA)
Close cooperation with R&D, quality, production, and supply chain
Analysis of procurement markets, raw material price developments, and innovations
Support for new projects as well as make-or-buy decisions
Desired Profile
Your Profile
Completed studies in business administration, engineering, materials science, or comparable
At least five years of experience in strategic procurement, ideally in the plastics environment
Professional experience in the healthcare, medtech, or pharmaceutical industry is an advantage
Very good knowledge in supplier and contract management
Very good German language skills are mandatory, English at a professional level
Analytical, structured way of working as well as strong negotiation skills
Confident handling of ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and MS Office
What our client offers
A strategic role with scope for design in a regulated and future-oriented environment
International working environment with cross-departmental cooperation
Attractive employment conditions and development perspectives
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