Global Strategic Sourcing Manager Consumables

Ever wondered how your skills and unique background could impact the world of tomorrow? Join our Consumables team and bring your passion and talent to work.

Global Strategic Sourcing Manager Consumables (100%)

Männedorf, Zürich

Your contribution

In this role, you will be at the heart of our global supply chain for consumables, driving both operational excellence and strategic initiatives

Operational Tasks

• Run MRP for assigned portfolios (consumables/service parts): stock allocation by central warehouses, data analysis, and forecasting
• Proactively communicate with stakeholders on material availability, risks, and recovery plans
• Partner with production plants and suppliers to refine order sizes, intervals, and delivery performance
• Support product lifecycle management, including phase-in and phase-out activities
• Generate and analyze KPIs and drive corrective actions for continuous improvement
• Champion process enhancements within Distribution Logistics
• Escalate critical issues swiftly to safeguard business continuity
• Maintain high standards of master-data quality and auditability

Strategic Tasks

• Lead supplier offer evaluations and price negotiations
• Oversee supplier selection, relationship management, and performance reviews
• Plan and conduct supplier audits to ensure compliance and drive improvement
• Organize quarterly business reviews with internal and external stakeholders
• Develop and implement supply chain risk management strategies
• Identify and assess new sourcing opportunities and alternative suppliers
• Drive cost optimization initiatives and support make-or-buy decisions
• Monitor market trends to inform and adapt supply chain strategy
• Collaborate across functions to align supply chain with business goals
• Advance sustainability initiatives throughout the supply chain

Your background

We're not just looking for hard skills: We're looking for people who bring their passion and talent to work.

• Technical or commercial education, ideally with advanced training in supply chain or procurement
• 5+ years' experience in supply chain or materials management, including 3+ years in a fast-paced industry
• Proficient in SAP R/3, S/4HANA, IBP and Business Warehouse
• Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken
• Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities
• Independent, assertive, and disciplined with data
• Good practical experience in the application of AI tools and technologies
• Customer-focused, collaborative, flexible, and solution-oriented

W hat makes working at Tecan unique

The chance to make it count and to have an impact on the world of tomorrow

• Working in an international and diverse environment
• The chance to grow your career within the company
• Feel empowered by our strong and unique company culture
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package

Join Tecan, a great place to work! Read about our recent certification from Great Place to Work .

We're looking forward to receiving your application online. Please submit your CV or resume (w/o picture and w/o cover letter, reference letters and diplomas are optional).