Beschreibung
The Municipal Central Purchasing and Printing Office (CMAI) implements a municipal purchasing policy for supplies and services in accordance with current legislation, particularly regarding public procurement, and incorporating the principles of sustainable development. To complete the Purchasing unit team, the CMAI is looking for a
Project Purchasing Section Manager at 80%
Your mission and responsibilities
- Participate in the management of the service, lead, supervise and oversee the project purchasing section team.
- Lead, coordinate and control the implementation of projects in the project purchasing section portfolio for the entire Municipal Administration, in compliance with directives and applicable laws.
- Manage and organise the entire purchasing process for the category or categories under your responsibility, ensuring compliance with laws, regulations and directives applicable to all services of the Administration.
- Provide advice, methodological and strategic assistance to internal Administration contacts as well as to external contacts.
Your profile
- Hold a master’s degree in the relevant field or an equivalent qualification.
- Demonstrate expertise in purchasing and project management.
- Have solid experience in managing public procurement in Switzerland.
- Have experience in leading and managing a team.
- Possess excellent analytical and planning skills.
- Knowledge of public administration operations is an asset.
Conditions and application procedure
Application deadline: 18.06.2026
Start date: 01.08.2026
Job classification: Class M of the salary scale
The application file must include the following:
- Cover letter
- Detailed curriculum vitae or, failing that, completed "Job Application" form (available for download on our website)
- Copies of diplomas and work certificates
Application follow-up
In the City of Geneva, the recruitment process is decentralised. This means that each service or department is responsible for following up applications for the positions it offers.
An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent to applicants.
Employment conditions
- Meet the job requirements in terms of diplomas and experience as specified in the job offer.
- Hold a valid work permit or authorisation.
Employees of the City of Geneva must reside within the authorised residential zone (https://www.geneve.ch/emploi).
In its commitment to combating unemployment, the city encourages applications from the Cantonal Employment Office.
More information on the working conditions of the City of Geneva: https://www.geneve.ch/emploi
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- Participate in the management of the service, lead, supervise and oversee the project purchasing section team.
- Lead, coordinate and control the implementation of projects in the project purchasing section portfolio for the entire Municipal Administration, in compliance with directives and applicable laws.
- Manage and organise the entire purchasing process for the category or categories under your responsibility, ensuring compliance with laws, regulations and directives applicable to all services of the Administration.
- Provide advice, methodological and strategic assistance to internal Administration contacts as well as to external contacts.
Your profile
- Hold a master’s degree in the relevant field or an equivalent qualification.
- Demonstrate expertise in purchasing and project management.
- Have solid experience in managing public procurement in Switzerland.
- Have experience in leading and managing a team.
- Possess excellent analytical and planning skills.
- Knowledge of public administration operations is an asset.
Conditions and application procedure
Application deadline: 18.06.2026
Start date: 01.08.2026
Job classification: Class M of the salary scale
The application file must include the following:
- Cover letter
- Detailed curriculum vitae or, failing that, completed "Job Application" form (available for download on our website)
- Copies of diplomas and work certificates
Application follow-up
In the City of Geneva, the recruitment process is decentralised. This means that each service or department is responsible for following up applications for the positions it offers.
An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent to applicants.
Employment conditions
- Meet the job requirements in terms of diplomas and experience as specified in the job offer.
- Hold a valid work permit or authorisation.
Employees of the City of Geneva must reside within the authorised residential zone (https://www.geneve.ch/emploi).
In its commitment to combating unemployment, the city encourages applications from the Cantonal Employment Office.
More information on the working conditions of the City of Geneva: https://www.geneve.ch/emploi