Non-Medical Purchasing Manager - 100%

23 February 2026
100%
Permanent position
Genève

Job summary

Geneva University Hospitals, with over 13,000 staff, lead in healthcare. Join a dynamic environment focused on healthcare excellence.

Tasks

Manage procurement requests for real estate and construction.
Ensure effective use of framework contracts and conduct tenders.
Collaborate with internal clients to address needs and solutions.

Skills

Master's degree in relevant field and 3+ years of procurement experience.
Strong project management and analytical skills required.
Fluency in French and good English knowledge necessary.

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About the job

Company Description

With more than 13,000 employees representing 160 professions, the Geneva University Hospitals are a nationally and internationally recognized institution. To learn more about our institution, take a few minutes to view our 2025 retrospective by clicking here .

Acting on behalf of the University Hospitals of the cantons of Vaud and Geneva, the Central Purchasing and Biomedical Engineering Department (CAIB) ensures the procurement of goods and services of all kinds to guarantee the optimal operation of hospitals under the best market conditions, in compliance with the rules and laws governing our institutions. In this context, it coordinates all purchases and plans acquisition and renewal files for heavy equipment. The CAIB has established partnerships with various regional hospitals and has a strong presence in French-speaking Switzerland.

Job Description

As a purchasing manager, you are the central point for all purchase requests from the Geneva University Hospitals for the real estate & construction category.

You are responsible for the proper use and application of framework contracts and conduct tenders for new needs (according to thresholds).

As an ambassador of the central purchasing department, you are in daily contact with the internal client to follow up on projects, gather new needs, find sustainable solutions, and represent the interests of the HUG with suppliers in your category. In this capacity, you monitor supplier performance by implementing periodic reviews.

Thanks to your knowledge of your purchasing category, you contribute to the economic performance of the HUG by directing various needs towards solutions that meet quality, cost, and deadline objectives.

Qualifications

You hold a higher education degree such as a Master HES or equivalent, preferably with a specialization in purchasing.

You have at least 3 years of proven experience in purchasing, with verified experience in the real estate & construction field.

You are comfortable with project management, file follow-up, and data analysis. You demonstrate autonomy and have good interpersonal skills.

You have a perfect command of the French language (read, spoken, and written) and very good knowledge of English.

Excellent computer skills are also required.

Additional Information

Start date: As soon as possible
Number of positions: 1
Activity rate: 100%
Function class: 18
Contract: Fixed-term until December 31, 2026
Application deadline: 03/06/2026
Contact for information: Ms. M. Monney, Head of Purchasing Department, malika.monney@hug.ch

Your application file must include a cover letter demonstrating your motivation, your CV, 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 encourages 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.