Genève
2 weeks ago
Buyer - 100%
- 02 April 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Genève
Job summary
Join the Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève, a premier healthcare institution. Enjoy a collaborative work environment with competitive benefits.
Tasks
- Centralize procurement needs for the HUG hospitals effectively.
- Manage supplier relationships, from needs assessment to contracts.
- Share procurement expertise and market trends within the network.
Skills
- Hold a Master's degree in purchasing or related fields; 3+ years experience.
- Fluent in French and proficient in English (C1 level).
- Strong IT skills and purchasing software knowledge.
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Company Description
With more than 13,000 employees representing 160 professions, the University Hospitals of Geneva are a reference institution at the national and international level. To learn more about our institution, take a few minutes to discover the highlights and key figures of the year 2025 by clicking here .
Acting on behalf of the University Hospitals of the cantons of Vaud and Geneva, the biomedical purchasing and engineering center (CAIB) ensures the supply of medical, general, and equipment goods under the best market conditions.
Job Description
As a buyer, you centralize the various needs arising from the University Hospitals of Geneva (HUG) and carry out the appropriate acquisition processes in compliance with public procurement rules.
In collaboration with the buyers and purchasing managers of the CAIB, you are responsible for the development and deployment of the purchasing strategy for the category.
You are responsible for managing and controlling the supplier panel of your category. In this capacity, you conduct calls for tenders, collaborating with your internal clients, and intervene from the definition of the need to the contracting and monitoring of the supplier relationship development.
You participate in animating the CAIB affiliates network by sharing your purchasing expertise and your knowledge of market trends.
Qualifications
You hold a higher education degree such as a Master HES or equivalent, preferably with a recognized Master in purchasing (KEDGE, DESMA, etc.).
You have at least 3 years of confirmed experience in purchasing with initial confirmed experience in purchasing and ideally in laboratories.
You have perfect command of the French language (read, spoken, and written) and very good knowledge of English (level C1).
An excellent mastery and knowledge of computer tools are also required.
Additional Information
- Start date: 01.06.2026
- Number of positions: 1
- Activity rate: 100%
- Function class: 18
- Contract: Permanent private law contract
- Application deadline: 17.04.2026
- Contact for information: Ms. E. Coelho, head of medical purchasing department, mariaelisabete.coelho@hug.ch
Your application file must include a letter demonstrating your motivation, your curriculum vitae, copies of diplomas and certificates required for the position, and the last 2 work certificates.
This announcement is addressed equally to women and men.
Wishing to engage in the fight against unemployment, the HUG encourage applications coming from the Cantonal Employment Office.
Only applications submitted via the recruitment platform will be considered. Paper and email applications will not be processed.
