Head of Operational Procurement 100% N&Z and East

About the job

Since 1899, the cooperative HG COMMERCIALE (HGC) with its approximately 850 employees today has been one of the most important service providers in the Swiss construction industry. The mix makes the difference: We value the experience of our long-standing HGC professionals from various professions just as much as young talents, whom we promote internally and externally. Our culture is open, fair, and honest and down-to-earth in the best sense. We rely on mutual trust. Each individual should take responsibility and contribute ideas because we want to move forward together and shape the future of the construction industry.

Your area of responsibility

This position is ideal for a purchaser with operational experience. You want to work in a dynamic environment and enjoy continuously improving procurement processes and developing employees. In this key position, you are responsible for the operational procurement of construction and commercial goods in the North & Central as well as East regions. You ensure timely, cost-optimized supply and continuously develop procurement processes together with your team. In doing so, you work closely with category management, logistics, and sales.

Your main responsibilities

Responsibility for the entire operational procurement process – from requirements determination to goods delivery

Ensuring efficient, timely order processing

Monitoring inventory levels as well as active replenishment and stock planning

Close cooperation with category management in supplier selection and assortment implementations in the region

Maintenance and development of regional supplier relationships including price and condition negotiations

Monitoring supplier performance (quality, deadlines, costs)

Identification and implementation of measures for cost optimization and process improvement

Leadership, development, and motivation of subordinate employees according to HGC leadership principles throughout the entire employee life cycle

Regular travel to locations within your area of responsibility, workplace in the greater Zurich area

Your profile

Completed commercial training or studies in purchasing, supply chain management, business administration, or similar

Several years of experience in operational purchasing, ideally in the construction trade or commercial environment

Very good knowledge of supplier management, negotiation techniques, and inventory management

Leadership experience as well as pronounced customer and service orientation

Structured, solution-oriented, and independent working style

Very good communication and negotiation skills

Good SAP and MS Office skills

You communicate fluently in German

Our offer

Internal and external training opportunities

Attractive social benefits (e.g., own pension fund, pension contributions are two-thirds paid by the employer)

Modern infrastructure

Flexible seniority bonuses

At least 25 days of vacation

Discounts on the purchase of products for personal use