Strategic Buyer - Raw Materials (mfd)

• Minimum 5 years of experience in strategic procurement
• Solid negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

About Our Client

Our client is a renowned international industrial organization recognized for its commitment to quality, innovation, and operational excellence. As part of a major supply chain transformation and risk management initiative, they are seeking an experienced procurement professional to reinforce their purchasing team.

Job Description

• Lead raw material supply security projects and contingency planning initiatives.
• Assess supply risks impacting production and development activities.
• Identify sourcing vulnerabilities and develop mitigation action plans.
• Support supplier qualification and alternative source validation projects.
• Manage supplier consultations and conduct commercial negotiations.
• Analyze supplier proposals and prepare sourcing recommendation matrices.
• Draft and negotiate procurement-related agreements and contracts.
• Monitor supplier performance and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders including Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.
• Support strategic procurement projects related to raw materials and supplier development.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in strategic procurement, sourcing, or supplier management within an industrial environment.
• Strong experience managing suppliers and leading sourcing or qualification projects.
• Knowledge of supplier risk management and supply continuity strategies.
• Solid negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving capabilities.
• Fluent French and professional English required.
• Experience within manufacturing, industrial, engineering, life sciences, aerospace, or similar sectors is highly desirable.

What's on Offer

• Long-term temporary assignment within a high-performing industrial environment.
• Initial contract from January 2027 through December 2027, with potential extension.
• Exposure to strategic procurement initiatives and critical supply chain projects.
• Collaborative international environment with strong operational and project visibility.
• Opportunity to contribute to high-value sourcing and risk management programs.

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JN-112026-7144427

Job Function

Logistics, Procurement & Supply Chain

Specialisation

Direct Procurement

Industry

Industrial / Manufacturing

Where

Geneva

Contract Type

Interim

Job Reference

JN-112026-7144427