Head of Strategic Purchasing Group

Our companies today procure independently – from production materials like cement and binders to construction machinery, cranes, and vehicles, as well as technical components and a wide range of services. This works well – now we want to make more of it. To this end, we are creating this new position:
We are looking for a strategic purchasing professional who knows the market, consolidates needs, establishes framework contracts, and conducts negotiations together with the line managers.

Start date:

01.01.2027 or by arrangement

We welcome people of all genders.

• Develop, implement, and continuously optimize procurement strategies for the group
• Methodically and commercially support the departments of all companies in purchasing
• Identify synergy potentials within the group and implement corresponding measures
• Strategically select, evaluate, qualify, and manage suppliers
• Establish group-wide framework contracts and preferred supplier relationships
• Create cost calculations and economic analyses as a basis for decision-making
• Derive and implement measures from cost, risk, and sustainability management
• Assess contractually relevant purchasing conditions, create and negotiate quality agreements
• Define and maintain group-wide procurement standards and processes
• Reporting to management

Regular personal exchange with the purchasing managers on-site Building and implementing this new position

A range of product groups that are rarely held in one hand: from production materials to construction machinery, cranes, lifts, spare parts, logistics, tools, consumables, and a wide range of services.

Short decision-making paths and flat hierarchies in an independent family business in its third generation

An environment where sustainability is not just marketing:
We close construction material cycles and are certified according to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001

• Federal Diploma in Purchasing Management or further education in strategic purchasing
• At least seven years of experience in strategic purchasing, including several years in a senior or group-wide oriented role
• Proven negotiation strength and demonstrable successes in complex negotiations
• Solid contractual knowledge (Swiss obligations law, GTC, Incoterms), data competence, and experience in spend analyses

You convince with expertise and relationship management Vision for long-term successful measures and processes Fluent in German and English, French is an advantage

Doris Spühler Human Resources