SPECIALIST VEHICLE PROCUREMENT
- 21 October 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
- Zürich
About the job
The GVZ Building Insurance of the Canton of Zurich has been insuring all buildings in the Canton of Zurich against fire and natural hazard damage for over 200 years and is committed to protecting people, animals and property through prevention and intervention. With our commitment to fire protection, natural hazard prevention and the fire brigades, we ensure greater safety in the Canton of Zurich.
We are looking for a dedicated individual from December 2026 or by arrangement as
KTZH - SPECIALIST VEHICLE PROCUREMENT 100%
How you can contribute with us
- Independent planning, coordination and timely execution of vehicle procurements for the fire brigade organisations in the Canton of Zurich
- Professional advice and support for the fire brigades in the procurement of new emergency vehicles
- Preparation of subsidy commitments as well as creation and coordination of tender documents compliant with procurement regulations
- Development and review of vehicle specification sheets and loading lists in collaboration with the involved specialist groups
- Ensuring complete, comprehensible and up-to-date documentation of ongoing procurement transactions
- Preparation and evaluation of key figures, statistics and decision-making bases
- Creation and monitoring of the budget for vehicle procurements
- Representation of the Fire Brigade Department in working groups, at trade fairs as well as during vehicle acceptance and handover
- Participation in projects and active involvement in the further development and optimisation of fire brigade vehicles
What you bring with you
- Completed technical vocational training, preferably in the field of vehicle or commercial vehicle technology, supplemented by commercial or business management training
- Strong technical understanding, especially in the field of vehicle and commercial vehicle technology
- Experience in project management as well as independent coordination and monitoring of complex procurement processes
- Good knowledge of public procurement law is an advantage
- Independent, structured, forward-looking and reliable working style
- High commitment to meeting deadlines, schedules and agreements
- Communicative personality with a proactive, transparent and audience-appropriate manner of expression
- Innovative thinking and strong cost awareness
- Good knowledge of fire service, ideally with experience in senior management of a fire brigade organisation
- Driving licence category C or C1-118
Flexibility and freedom: We offer flexible working hours with compensation options, home office, at least five weeks of holiday and generous long-service awards.
Remuneration and social benefits: Our salary system ensures fair pay for all employees. Pay equality is a matter of course for us. We have a solid pension fund with attractive benefits and offer 16 weeks of maternity leave.
Mobility and health: We contribute to your mobility and promote your health. Our employees benefit from various services and offers.
Development and career: We invest specifically in the development of our employees and support you with internal and external training. Through various events, we promote team spirit and offer a great change of pace.
Do you have questions?
We are happy to assist you:
Klaudia Rzepa
Head of Human Resources
044 308 21 65
klaudia.rzepa@gvz.ch
For professional enquiries, please contact:
Fabienne Tanner
Head of Services
044 308 22 25
fabienne.tanner@gvz.ch
Have we piqued your interest? We look forward to receiving your application, which you can submit online via the application button.
Would you like to learn more about us? Visit our website: www.gvz.ch
Workplace
GVZ Building Insurance Canton of Zurich
Thurgauerstrasse 56
8050 Zurich