Strategic Buyer (m/w/d)

To complement our team, we are looking for a customer- and teamoriented individual for our division Plasma Control Technologies  at the Flamatt site as a

Strategic Buyer (m/w/d)

For over 75 years, we have been following our curiosity. It drives us and has made Comet a leading Swiss technology company worldwide. Curiosity and the spirit of research have allowed us to become and remain innovative. For a better and sustainable world.

We develop and produce innovative high-tech components and systems based on X-ray and radio-frequency technology. Our developments make an important contribution to safer, more efficient and more sustainable production, mobility and communication. 

In the Plasma Control Technologies (PCT) division, we manufacture specialized components that are required for the precise control of plasma processes and are used in the production of memory chips or touch screens for sensors, smartphones or tablets.

What you will do: 
•    Develop and implement strategic sourcing approaches for assigned commodity groups in collaboration with the global procurement team
•    Identification and development of new procurement markets (national and international) to expand the supplier network
•    Supplier selection and development in coordination with the Quality and Research & Development departments to ensure that suppliers meet all requirements in terms of quality, security of supply and price
•    Responsibility for assigned product groups and suppliers, with the aim of continuously improving the total cost of ownership (TCO), taking logistics and supply chain aspects into account
•    Optimizing procurement processes and ensuring seamless integration into the entire supply chain, including suppliers
•    Negotiating and concluding contracts (including framework agreements) in coordination with operational purchasing

What you bring:
•    Completed basic training with further training in supply management / supply chain 
•    Completed basic training with further training in purchasing / supply chain
•    At least 5 years of experience in a comparable function
•    Ability to make fact-based decisions based on targeted data analysis and presentation
•    Willingness to travel at home and abroad approx. 10%
•    Good knowledge of SAP 
•    Business fluent in written and spoken German and English

Break new ground with us:
•    Work on innovative solutions for global technical challenges
•    Benefit from a modern workplace with flexible working options and remote working
•    Take part in Comet’s success through profit sharing

We are curious about you and look forward to receiving your complete online application and will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

For this vacancy, only direct applications and no recruitment dossiers will be considered.

Comet AG 
Herrengasse 10
3175 Flamatt
Schweiz
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