Head of Department Materials Management and Strategic Purchasing (m/f/d) 80 - 100%

The St.Gallen municipal utilities are the reliable partner for the population and economy of the city of St.Gallen as well as partly the region in the supply of energy, water, and fiber optics. Due to retirement, we are looking for a committed personality for the Finance and Services department as of 01.04.2026 or by arrangement as

Head of Department Materials Management and Strategic Purchasing (m/f/d) 80 - 100%

We actively shape the energy transition and are looking for a motivated personality who wants to actively help shape this change.

This is what you will do:

• Professional and personnel management of the Materials Management and Purchasing department consisting of the warehouse manager and five employees.
• Management and supervision of materials management as well as further development of the warehouse organization.
• Responsibility for efficient, high-quality procurement and storage processes (including budget, objectives, compliance with all regulations).
• Active market observation, negotiation of attractive framework agreements, and ensuring supply security for the technical areas.
• Coordination of inventories as well as proper disposal, recycling, and handling of special waste.
• Ensuring economical operation of internal transport, including vehicle procurement and supervision.
• Professional maintenance of supplier relationships.

This is what you bring:

• Completed technical or commercial basic training and further education in purchasing, technology, or logistics (e.g., technical merchant, purchasing or logistics specialist FA); a higher professional examination as purchasing manager is a plus.
• Several years of professional experience in purchasing and logistics in public administration or an SME; knowledge of public procurement is an advantage.
• Solid leadership experience of several employees.
• Confident handling of MS Office and user knowledge in Abacus are desirable.
• Winning personality with pronounced social skills, clear communication, and the ability to keep an overview even in intense phases.
• Strong negotiation skills, assertiveness, and a team-oriented but also independent and responsible working style.
• Networked, business-oriented thinking as well as a good understanding of complex contexts.

This is what we offer you:

• A versatile and responsible role with scope for design – hands-on for the energy transition in the city of St.Gallen
• A central role in the material flow of energy and telecom networks
• Good opportunities for professional and personal development
• Attractive employment conditions (pension fund benefits with high employer contribution, at least 5 weeks of vacation, possibility of home office and discounts on public transport)
• Appreciative working atmosphere and a culture of addressing each other informally

Please submit your complete application documents online.

Your contact: Sevgi Akgül, Head of Finance and Services, 071 224 67 78

We look forward to your application.

St.Gallen municipal utilities www.sgsw.ch