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Commodity Buyer - Metal Components

Lausanne Region Permanent Home Office View Job Description
We are currently seeking a Commodity Buyer to manage the sourcing strategy for a portfolio of metal components and develop long-term supplier partnerships within a global supply chain.

Added 01/07/2026

  • Leading international industrial company
  • Highly technical manufacturing environment

About Our Client

Our client is a leading international industrial company operating in a highly technical manufacturing environment.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Define and implement the sourcing strategy for the assigned commodity (metal components).
  • Manage and develop an international supplier portfolio, ensuring competitiveness, quality and delivery performance.
  • Lead supplier selection processes, RFQs, commercial negotiations and contract management.
  • Drive cost reduction, value engineering and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Project teams throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective actions where required.
  • Support new product development and industrialization projects from a procurement perspective.
  • Identify and mitigate supply chain risks while ensuring business continuity.

The Successful Applicant

Your Profile

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement or a related field.
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience in strategic procurement of metal components.
  • Previous experience purchasing categories such as castings, forgings, machined parts, fabricated metal components or similar.
  • Experience gained within demanding industrial sectors such as aerospace, aviation, automotive, railway or other advanced manufacturing environments.
  • Strong negotiation, analytical and stakeholder management skills.
  • Good understanding of manufacturing processes and supplier management.
  • Fluent English is mandatory. Additional European languages are considered an asset.

What's on Offer

  • A strategic role with direct impact on the company's procurement performance.
  • An international and technology-driven industrial environment.
  • High level of autonomy and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Long-term career development opportunities within a stable and growing organization.



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JN-072026-7053287

Job summary

Job Function
Logistics, Procurement & Supply Chain
Specialisation
Direct Procurement
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Lausanne Region
Contract Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-072026-7053287
Job Nature
Home Office

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