The post holder is responsible for the entire lifecycle of products and services within their scope. They play a hybrid role: strategic (S2C) to define and optimise the supplier panel, and operational (P2P) to ensure smooth supply and satisfaction of internal customers (Production, R&D, General Services).

A. Strategic Aspect: Source-to-Contract (S2C)

• Market Analysis and Sourcing: Identify market trends, source new partners, and evaluate the strengths or weaknesses of the current panel.
• Supplier Panel Management: Segment the panel (Prototype vs Series), rationalise the number of suppliers, and identify synergies between the Neuchâtel and Yverdon sites.
• Negotiation and Contracting: Conduct tenders, negotiate commercial terms, and establish framework agreements securing costs and deadlines.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Manage the performance of strategic suppliers through regular performance reviews.

B. Operational Aspect: Procure-to-Pay (P2P)

• Supply Management: Analyse material requirements planning (MRP) and convert purchase requests into orders in the ERP.
• Delivery Performance Management (OTD): Monitor and proactively follow up on orders to ensure "zero stockouts" on production lines.
• ERP Data Hygiene: Ensure the reliability of item parameters (lead times, prices, min/max quantities) to optimise flow automation.
• Dispute Management: Resolve receipt or billing discrepancies in collaboration with Quality and Accounting.

C. Cross-Functionality and Continuous Improvement

• Business Partnering: Act as the preferred contact for internal stakeholders to anticipate future needs.
• Ad Hoc Projects: Participate in implementing management tools (Dashboards) and standardising purchasing processes.
• Versatility: Ensure service continuity by acting as a "Back-up" within defined areas of the team.

Your Profile

• Business degree or equivalent training specialised in purchasing.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Purchasing or Supply Chain.
• Advanced proficiency in an ERP (preferably SAP) and Microsoft Office (Excel essential, Power BI is a plus).
• Data analysis and synthesis skills.
• Fluent English (supplier communication and technical documentation).

• Influential Leadership: Ability to assert oneself and drive decisions with stakeholders.
• Agility and Adaptability: Ability to navigate between operational urgency and long-term projects.
• Communication: Interpersonal ease and negotiation skills.
• Team Spirit: Willingness to share best practices and support the collective.

Our Values

• Succeeding together
• Fostering a trustful environment
• Committing to a shared vision
• Daring to innovate