Commodity Buyer (m/f/x)

About the role

Liebherr Machines Bulle SA, a family business producing combustion engines and hydraulic components for sectors such as construction, mining, agriculture and aerospace, is looking for a Commodity Buyer in Bulle, Switzerland. The buyer defines and deploys the purchasing strategy for assigned product categories and manages supplier and procurement risks.

Key responsibilities

• Analyze supplier markets, cost trends, industrial capabilities and technological developments, and build and maintain a comprehensive supplier and procurement risk map
• Identify, assess and select new suppliers on technical, commercial, quality and logistical grounds, and build strong relationships with them
• Anticipate risks related to capacity, supplier dependency, raw materials and geopolitical developments
• Negotiate and implement framework agreements and commercial contracts, challenging supplier price increase requests
• Monitor portfolio KPIs such as costs, savings, quality, OTD, lead times, capacity and risks
• Ensure supplier commitments align with company objectives and continuously improve purchasing and supply chain processes

Required profile

• Degree in Business Administration, Economics or equivalent, with a solid technical understanding and additional training or qualifications in purchasing
• More than 3 years of experience in project purchasing or strategic procurement
• Excellent command of English, French and/or German
• Team player with resilience, flexibility, reliability and autonomy; able to manage several priorities and work under pressure

Required skills

• Excellent command of MS Office and SharePoint
• Familiarity with Infor

What we offer

• A secure job in a dynamic, independent family business
• Flexible working hours and home office
• Company restaurant and training opportunities
• Many other benefits

Applications must be submitted online; applications by post or email are not accepted. The workplace is in Bulle, in the Gruyère region.