Laboratory Equipment Category Buyer

(m/f/d)

Freelance/temporary employment for a project

Visp

Start date: asap

Reference number: 855445/1

Responsibilities

• Run RFx and vendor selection process during project execution and early phases; negotiate Equipment Purchase Agreement and Framework Agreement with Vendors as well as plan, lead and complete negotiations of commercial terms and contracting for framework, master and other major supply agreements.
• Identify the current and long-term needs of clients businesses by cultivating relationships with the relevant collaborators, to ensure Procurement activities effectively support business strategies
• Improve and implement the category strategy for Lab Equipment that matches supply market capabilities with our business needs
• Ensure objectives, actions and priorities are aligned both within Procurement and with Global Engineering and other relevant collaborators; in addition work closely with key collaborators to develop cost reduction strategies and implementation plans that meet project / business needs.
• Provide active leadership and change management support that challenges traditional spending behaviour, product and service level definition to enable productivity and efficiency improvements beyond traditional sourcing levers
• Lead supplier relationship management (SRM) and supplier development activities to ensure reliable supply and improve the full value of supplier relationships
• Drive supplier performance, compliance and accountability through supplier scorecards and performance metrics
• Act as the primary point of contact above projects in case of issue customer concern and handle partner concerns of issues, in conjunction with Contracts and Claims managers
• Develop supply risk management strategies and drive development and implementation of appropriate risk mitigation plans
• Work closely with Project Procurement colleagues to ensure category strategies are translated into project execution plans

Profile

• At least a Bachelor-s degree (Preferred areas of study: Business and/or Engineering) and a good technical understanding and knowledge of Laboratory or Process equipment
• Solid experience in purchasing and global category management
• Experience in a regulated industry (i.e. pharmaceutical, food, cosmetics) is preferred
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing sourcing strategies that have yielded measurable business results
• Pertinent Category experience in CapEx equipment with a particular emphasis on Lab Equipment: observation/analytical Instruments, heating/cooling/preservation, filtration/purification systems, mixing/agitation, containment/safety, handling, cleaning/sterilization
• CIPS or equivalent is advantageous
• Fluent English required; German and/or French is a strong advantage
• Negotiation and influencing skills with proven success in complex agreements as well as deep understanding of Procurement-s role in CAPEX projects beyond cost savings
• Skilled in contract drafting and commercial agreements, solid project management skills
• Change management capability to onboard new vendors and implement value engineering ideas

Benefits

• Contract with potential for extension
• A very renowned company
• Fascinating, innovative environment in an international atmosphere