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Team Leader Strategic Purchasing

Fribourg Permanent Home Office View Job Description
Our client, an international industrial company based in French-speaking Switzerland, is looking for a Team Leader Strategic Purchasing to strengthen its procurement organization.

Added 19/03/2026

  • Lead a strategic procurement team with real impact on business performance.
  • Play a key role in structuring and professionalising procurement practices.

About Our Client

Our client is an international industrial company based in French-speaking Switzerland.

Job Description

  • Lead and develop a team of Strategic Buyers, fostering performance, structure, and engagement.
  • Define and deploy the purchasing strategy across assigned product categories.
  • Drive cost performance and implement cost reduction initiatives.
  • Contribute to "Make or Buy" analyses and strategic decision-making.
  • Support product lifecycle and change management from a procurement perspective.
  • Identify and mitigate supplier and category-related risks.
  • Lead supplier performance management and benchmarking activities.
  • Ensure best practices in sourcing (RFQ processes, supplier selection, negotiation).
  • Actively contribute to continuous improvement and standardisation of procurement processes.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and other stakeholders.



The Successful Applicant

  • Technical or economic background (engineering strongly preferred).
  • Proven experience in strategic purchasing within a technical/industrial environment.
  • Previous experience in team management, with the ability to bring structure, rigor, and maturity.
  • Strong knowledge of sourcing strategies, supplier management, and cost optimisation.
  • Experience working in complex, multi-category environments.
  • Resilient leader, able to manage change and operate in evolving organisations.
  • Comfortable working in a matrix environment.
  • Fluent in French and English; German is a strong asset.
  • Proficient with ERP systems and MS Office tools.



What's on Offer

2 days per week of home-office.

Cantine for the employees.

LPP and LAMal contribution.

Quote job ref
JN-032026-6972228

Job summary

Job Function
Logistics, Procurement & Supply Chain
Specialisation
Direct Procurement
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Fribourg
Contract Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-032026-6972228
Job Nature
Home Office

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