Senior Strategic Buyer - Construction, CapEx & Facilities Management

About the role

A leading international industrial technology and manufacturing organisation, represented by 1st Executive, is recruiting a Senior Strategic Buyer for its global operations based in Switzerland. The role covers construction services, new builds, plant expansions, renovations, refurbishments and facilities management, with responsibility for approximately CHF 20-30 million in spend. It suits an experienced Strategic Buyer or Category Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic procurement approaches across construction services, CapEx projects and facilities management.
• Manage procurement for new manufacturing facilities, plant expansions, renovations, refurbishments and building infrastructure projects.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing: requirements definition, RFIs, RFPs, tendering, supplier evaluation, negotiations and contract management.
• Manage the CHF 20-30 million portfolio, delivering cost optimisation, commercial value and risk management.
• Build and manage relationships with construction contractors, service providers and facilities management suppliers.
• Partner with engineering, operations, manufacturing, facilities and project management teams, and support project planning, budgeting and supplier selection.
• Monitor supplier performance on cost, quality, delivery, contractual compliance and project milestones.
• Identify supplier consolidation, procurement efficiencies and continuous improvement.
• Act as the key procurement contact for investment and construction projects across international production sites.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years' procurement experience, ideally with construction services, CapEx or facilities management.
• Experience supporting major capital investment programmes, preferably in industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Relevant qualification in business, construction, facilities management, engineering, procurement or a related discipline.
• Fluent German and English are essential; French would be an advantage.

Required skills

• Strategic sourcing, competitive tendering, commercial negotiations and contract management.
• Managing contractors, construction suppliers and technical service providers.
• Cost analysis, budgeting and procurement risk management.
• Knowledge of Swiss construction standards (SIA) is advantageous.

What we offer

• Permanent position, 80-100%, with start date as soon as possible.
• Flexible working arrangements, including remote working opportunities.
• Attractive remuneration and benefits package.
• International exposure and strong long-term career development prospects.