Responsibilities
- Develop and execute category strategies for the procurement of engineering services
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand sourcing needs and contribute to project success
- Conduct market research and supplier analysis to identify and assess potential suppliers
- Manage the entire life cycle of the request for information/quotation process
- Negotiate framework and project-specific agreements to secure favorable terms
- Ensure compliance and mitigate contract risks according to internal policies and industry standards
- Monitor market trends, pricing, and supplier capacity dynamics
- Implement savings initiatives to achieve category-specific performance metrics
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement function
- Prepare reports and presentations for senior management
Profile
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (required)MBA or advanced degree preferred
- Native-level English proficiency (required); fluent German preferred
- 5-10 years of experience in procurement of engineering services, category management, or supply chain within the life sciences
- Strong knowledge of the engineering services market, including regulatory requirements and standards in the life sciences sector
- Willing to travel to Visp once a Week
- Strong business acumen with thorough evaluation of business cases and total cost of ownership
- Collaborative and hands-on approach with internal stakeholders and external partners
- Customer-focused, with the ability to translate customer needs into cost-effective execution
- Results-driven, with perseverance and the ability to overcome challenges
- Leadership skills to influence and drive solutions with stakeholders and partners
Benefits
- Work for a renowned and reputable company in the life sciences sector.
- Opportunity to be part of a global team with a significant impact on large-scale projects.
- Engage in continuous professional development and career growth opportunities.
About Hays
Real purchasing professionals are rare, in high demand and have a correspondingly high market value. Whether in operational or strategic purchasing, in indirect or direct purchasing, in line management or as a project expert, Hays opens doors for you and provides advice on your next career step – completely free of charge. We will find the right job for you on the basis of your experience and according to your interests and ideas. Simply register with us and benefit from interesting and suitable job offers and projects that are not advertised on the market. We look forward to hearing from you.
Staffing process for freelance specialists
- Analysis of qualifications
- Telephone or personal interview
- Contact with customers
- Contract with Hays
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
1. Analysis of qualifications
We carry out a detailed analysis of your technical qualifications on the basis of your CV, your application documents and your profile.
Contact at Hays
+41 44 225 50 00© Copyright Hays plc, . Das Wort HAYS, die H-Symbole, „Hays Working for your tomorrow" und „Powering the world of work" sowie damit verbundene Logos und Illustrationen sind eingetragene Markenzeichen der Hays PLC. Die H-Symbole sind Originaldesigns, die in vielen Ländern geschützt sind. Alle Rechte vorbehalten.