Commodity Buyer - Metal Components

Stellenbeschreibung

* Leading international industrial company * Highly technical manufacturing environment ## About Our Client ## Our client is a leading international industrial company operating in a highly technical manufacturing environment. ## Job Description ## Key Responsibilities * Define and implement the sourcing strategy for the assigned commodity (metal components). * Manage and develop an international supplier portfolio, ensuring competitiveness, quality and delivery performance. * Lead supplier selection processes, RFQs, commercial negotiations and contract management. * Drive cost reduction, value engineering and continuous improvement initiatives. * Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Project teams throughout the product lifecycle. * Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective actions where required. * Support new product development and industrialization projects from a procurement perspective. * Identify and mitigate supply chain risks while ensuring business continuity. ## The Successful Applicant ## Your Profile * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement or a related field. * Minimum of 3 years' experience in strategic procurement of metal components. * Previous experience purchasing categories such as castings, forgings, machined parts, fabricated metal components or similar. * Experience gained within demanding industrial sectors such as aerospace, aviation, automotive, railway or other advanced manufacturing environments. * Strong negotiation, analytical and stakeholder management skills. * Good understanding of manufacturing processes and supplier management. * Fluent English is mandatory. Additional European languages are considered an asset. ## What's on Offer ## * A strategic role with direct impact on the company's procurement performance. * An international and technology-driven industrial environment. * High level of autonomy and cross-functional collaboration. * Long-term career development opportunities within a stable and growing organization. Quote job ref JN-072026-7053287 Job Function Logistics, Procurement & Supply Chain Specialisation Direct Procurement Industry Industrial / Manufacturing Location Lausanne Region Contract Type Permanent Job Reference JN-072026-7053287 Job Nature Home Office