Strategic Buyer Construction / Construction Services (m/f/d) (80-100%)

At Endress+Hauser, progress happens through collaboration. As a world-leading provider of measuring instruments, our approximately 18,000 employees shape the future in the field of process automation. Whether in innovating and implementing new technologies as a team, collaborating in the development of new devices, or strengthening important relationships with various global industries: our work is based on building trusting relationships that help everyone succeed. As a family-run company, we look beyond short-term goals and work to create a future-oriented vision for our employees, our customers, and the world in general.

We are looking for a Strategic Buyer Construction / Construction Services to further develop our global procurement activities and strategically manage demanding construction projects.

What is this position about?

Do you want to manage complex procurement projects in the construction environment? Do you enjoy actively developing supplier strategies? Are you motivated to directly influence competitiveness with your analyses and negotiations?

Then a versatile role with great scope for design awaits you, in which you actively shape global procurement strategies.

What tasks will you take on?

You will:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for construction services, focusing on cost optimisation and risk management.
• Be responsible for project procurement for strategic investments in new build, refurbishment, and renovation projects.
• Manage the entire procurement process – from requirement notification to invoice verification, including negotiations and contract drafting.
• Act as the central contact person for procurement matters at our global production sites.
• Develop, manage, and evaluate the supplier portfolio based on performance, quality, and reliability.
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders and actively support site planning.

What do we expect from you?

You:

• Have a bachelor’s degree in business administration, construction, facility management, or a comparable qualification with further training in procurement.
• Bring at least 5 years of experience in procurement, ideally in construction services and project management in an international environment.
• Possess sound knowledge of RFI/RFP processes as well as in the investment environment (CapEx); SIA knowledge is an advantage.
• Work analytically, structured, and confidently coordinate several projects in parallel.
• Communicate convincingly and negotiate confidently in German and English; knowledge of French is an advantage.
• Act independently, proactively, and keep an overview even under time pressure.

What can you expect from us?

• We are a family company with great commitment and a sustainable vision.
• We offer you an exciting environment with an international focus and great scope for design.
• We promote lifelong learning through training, knowledge transfer, and e-learning.
• We support flexible working models and a balanced work-life balance.
• We offer modern working conditions and attractive employment terms.