Sourcing Manager m/f/d, ZugAs responsible person for the
execution of Direct Procurement Operations activities within a specific region, country, or site, as well as
supplier management responsibilities (negotiating, contracting, performance management) in alignment with the Category Management team - you can become our clients new Sourcing Manager (m/f/d). As a member of the Direct Procurement Operations team, the role involves
executing various value-add activities such as first-level escalation from business stakeholders, master data management, supplier performance management, and driving cost savings/ continuous improvement initiatives to ensure maximum value-add to Operations.
start date: Nov/Dec 2025
end date: 12-month contract with high chance of extension
workload: 100%, with max. 2 days home office
location: Rotkreuz (CH)
work model: Contracting
travel activities: 10-15% per year (Europe)
Your Tasks: - Ensuring all procurement requests are executed in line with category guidance, and in compliance with relevant policies, standards, Guidelines, and operating procedures, including preferred supplier arrangements and contracting requirements
- Execute procurement requests in line with category guidance and compliance with policies, standards, guidelines, and operating procedures
- Collaborate with Procurement and Business stakeholders to understand and execute relevant procurement processes
- Apply appropriate methodologies, tools, and value levers for effective procurement
- Work with Category Management teams to address end-user requirements and identify opportunities for aggregation and leverage
- Ensure consistent value delivery through continuous improvement methodologies, operational efficiencies, and optimal supplier performance
- Collaborate with legal and contracting functions for contracting activities, including the preparation and review of master agreements, statements of work, change orders
- Understand end user requirements as received directly or indirectly
- Leverage the applicable category guidance documents and procurement knowledge to determine the best method for driving value in meeting the request.
- Execute support requests, applying continuous improvement methodologies where possible
- Ensure compliance to applicable policies, standards and operating procedures in order to maintain the organization's right to operate.
- Communicate the status, progress, and outcomes of procurement activities
- Support the creation and review of relevant purchasing documentation
- Maintain information flows back to the Category Management teams
Your Profile: - University degree in business/ Supply Chain or similar degree
- 3+ years of procurement experience, with experience in basic contracting, business enterprise systems and spot buying
- Good communication skills and demonstrated understanding of translating business requirements into procurement specifications with customer service in mind
- Sourcing management experience in a technical field (electronics, mechanics)
- Knowledgeable in systems and processes for efficient management of contract documentation, templates and processing tools (e.g. eSourcing, eAuction)
- Business level fluency in English and German minimum B2 level
- Knowledge of business enterprise tools (SAP)
- Experience or demonstrated understanding in supporting cost reduction and value improvement programs
- Teamplayer
Nice to have:
- Post graduate business related qualification
- Documented international Strategic Sourcing or cost reduction experience.
- Experience in operational excellence or continuous improvement methodologies
- Life Sciences experience
- Professional purchasing (e.g. CIPS, ISM) or Finance related licenses or certifications
- Experience with enterprise systems and procure-to-pay tools and eSourcing tools
- Competence or fluency in German language is strongly encouraged
- Chemicals, adhesives and hydraulic/pneumatic systems
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