Alpenda is a General and Total Contractor company headquartered in Tolochenaz (VD). The company has more than 200 employees and accumulates 80 years of experience in French-speaking Switzerland and the canton of Bern. Specialised in the design and construction of housing and functional buildings (offices, factories, shopping centres, hotels, hospitals, etc.), Alpenda also has recognised expertise in the renovation, refurbishment and transformation of existing buildings, as well as in the delivery of prestigious projects. Concerned with ethics, the environment and quality of life, Alpenda is committed to designing and building efficient, sustainable buildings that respect the women and men who live in them. Alpenda is the Swiss subsidiary of the DEMATHIEU BARD Group.

Your working environment:

The technical and purchasing management at Alpenda is a true pillar of our company. Comprising around thirty experts, engineers and highly qualified project managers, it guarantees our know-how and embodies our commitment to innovation and sustainability.

As a Project Buyer, you are responsible for the purchases made on a project. You ensure the completion of the purchasing steps in accordance with the company’s purchasing process and strategy as well as its requirements.

Your responsibilities and tasks:

• You co-write the provisional purchasing schedule with the works team
• You define the purchasing strategy by CFC and the corresponding initial sourcing with the works team
• You ensure that the specialists of the technical management have properly communicated the necessary assumptions to the works teams and/or contractors to prepare the bids according to Alpenda standards
• You validate all bids before sending
• You manage the network of bidders, analyse and ensure compliance of the offers,
• You formalise all feedback in a TCO compliant with Alpenda standards
• You update the consultation tracking table
• You lead meetings between the specialists of the Technical Management and the works teams to analyse and capitalise on the differences between the calculation and the compliant offers
• You jointly conduct negotiations with the works teams
• You co-define the financial objectives to be achieved and the strategy to achieve them
• You monitor the purchasing schedule and report purchasing indicators
• You validate purchase requests formalised by the works teams on the ERP
• You ensure the proper sending of thank-you letters to unsuccessful companies.

Why not you?

• Do you hold a higher education degree in engineering in the construction field?
• Do you have proven experience in purchasing and/or construction project management?
• Do you possess strong negotiation skills and are recognised for your ability to build relationships with partners and internal stakeholders?
• Are you familiar with relevant purchasing regulations and standards?
• Do you carry out your tasks with transparency, integrity and ethics?
• Are you fluent in French and have a good knowledge of German (minimum B2)?

Are you eager to take on new challenges? Our teams are waiting for you!

Advice for candidates

To maximise your chances of success:

• Do not hesitate to check the LinkedIn profiles of your future contacts.
• Illustrate your application by highlighting your achievements with concrete examples.
• Express your personality, adaptability, innovative spirit and bold ideas.
• Share your passion for building!
• DEMATHIEU BARD is looking for people who dare to step out of their comfort zone. It’s up to you to build your future!

Recruitment process

Upon receipt of your application, our recruitment department will review it as soon as possible. Process:

• An initial interview with the Recruitment Officer or Human Resources Manager responsible for the area concerned by this announcement.
• Meetings with one or more operational staff including your future line manager, allowing us to envision working together and confirm a potential collaboration.
• Intention to hire.

What we offer you:

• A diverse and stimulating working environment where each employee can flourish professionally.
• Attractive conditions including a competitive remuneration system as well as interesting social benefits.
• An investment in the professional development of our employees through basic and ongoing training.
• Modern, dynamic and inspiring workspaces, whether in our offices or on our construction sites.
• Friendly moments, company days to strengthen sharing and cohesion among teams.
• An international experience #Switzerland

Don’t hesitate any longer, join us!