Procurement Business Partner

CK QLS are recruiting for a Procurement Business Manager for a global pharmaceutical company for their site in Neuchatel. 

The role is to join as soon as possible and will be a 12-month contract, on a hybrid basis, and will work cross functionally with the Global Finance, Real Estate, Facilities And Procurement/Direct Procurement teams.

Rate: CHF 85 – 90per hour, 40 per week

Skills:

• Category Management: Expertise in CAPEX category management, including sourcing for large equipment, engineering services, and major capital projects.
• Strategic Sourcing: Proven ability to develop and execute sourcing strategies for high-value projects, including bidding, RFQ/RFP processes, and supplier selection.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Skilled in managing long-term relationships with suppliers, resolving issues, negotiating contracts, and ensuring high-quality vendor performance.
• Contract Negotiation: Strong experience negotiating large-scale contracts with suppliers, especially around CAPEX-related terms like payment terms, warranties, installation, and commissioning.
• Contract Management: Expertise in managing multi-year contracts, performance tracking, and resolving contractual disputes.
• Stakeholder Management: Excellent interpersonal skills to engage with senior leadership, engineering teams, and finance departments. Able to influence decision-making and secure buy-in.
• Team Leadership: Proven ability to lead and mentor a team, especially in developing the skills and capabilities of local buyers and junior procurement professionals.
• Understanding of CAPEX Equipment: Familiarity with the types of capital equipment, machinery, and facilities typically procured in the industry.
• Regulatory Compliance: Knowledge of relevant regulatory and legal frameworks related to CAPEX procurement, including safety standards, environmental regulations, and local laws.

Profile:

• Background: Bachelor's or master’s degree in supply chain management, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field. MBA is a plus.
• Years of Experience: 8-12+ years of experience in procurement, specifically within CAPEX, construction, engineering, or heavy industries (pharmaceuticals, energy, manufacturing, etc.)
• Industry Experience: Preferably in industries with high capital expenditure needs (pharmaceuticals, infrastructure, manufacturing, energy, or similar industries with complex CAPEX requirements).

If you are interested in this role then please do reach out to Rob Angrave at CK QLS on rangrave@ckqls.ch. All applicants must hold the right to work in Switzerland.