Strategic Buyer Construction

Job description

We are looking for a dedicated, strategic Strategic Buyer Construction / Construction Services 80–100% (m/f/d) to strengthen our global procurement team for our client, a world leader in industrial measurement engineering based in Reinach (BL).

In this role, you will play a key part in shaping and advancing global procurement activities for complex building projects and technical facility services. Working within a cross-functional and international environment, you will drive procurement strategies, manage high-impact Cap Ex investment projects, and ensure optimal cost structures, high quality, and supplier reliability across global production sites.

• Start Date:
  
  Immediate

• Duration: 6 months (high potential for extension or permanent takeover)

• Workplace:
  Reinach (BL)

• Workload: 80% – 100%

• Home Office:
  Yes (1 day/week home office after initial onboarding period)

• Procurement Strategy & Execution:
  Develop and implement procurement strategies for construction services, focusing on cost optimization, risk management, and overall competitiveness.

• Investment & Project Procurement:
  Lead the strategic procurement process for major Cap Ex projects, including new constructions, renovations, and site retrofits.

• End-to-End Lifecycle Ownership:
  Manage the entire procurement lifecycle—from demand identification, RFI/RFP creation, and contract negotiations to invoice verification.

• Supplier Management & Portfolio:
  Build, evaluate, and optimize the supplier portfolio based on performance, quality, and reliability metrics.

• Stakeholder & Site
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Serve as the central procurement partner for internal/external stakeholders and site development teams across global production facilities.

• Education:
  
  Degree in Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Facility Management, or a related field (further procurement/sourcing certification is a plus).

• Domain
  
  Experience:
  
  Min. 5 years of proven experience in strategic procurement, specifically within construction, building technology (Gebäudetechnik), facility management, or Cap Ex projects.

• Methodological Expertise:
  Strong proficiency in RFI/RFP processes, contract management, and handling investment/Cap Ex procurement in an international setting.

• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Business fluent in German and English (spoken and written).

• Standards Expertise:
  Sound understanding of Swiss construction standards (e.g., SIA norms).

• Multilingual Capability:
  Proficiency in French is a plus.