Head of Central Purchasing (a)

About the job

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In this diverse role

• you are responsible for the group-wide purchasing of CH Media, identifying and realising sustainable savings potentials
• you develop strategies for central product groups such as IT, printing and paper, energy, marketing services as well as content and licensing services
• you plan and conduct tenders as well as demanding contract and price negotiations
• you create transparency about the group-wide spend and define relevant purchasing KPIs
• you further develop purchasing guidelines and procurement processes and ensure compliance with governance requirements
• you act as an economic sparring partner for the specialist departments and question requirements and specifications
• you lead your team and continuously develop central purchasing

You will succeed here if

• you bring several years of experience in strategic and operational purchasing as well as leadership experience
• you can demonstrate successes in cost optimisation and sound experience in category management
• you confidently conduct complex contract and price negotiations and have strong numerical skills
• you have experience with ERP/procurement systems as well as project management
• you are assertive and convincing while appreciating collaboration with different stakeholders
• you hold a university degree in business administration, supply chain management or a comparable qualification

Why is there an (a) in our job title? Because we welcome applications from all people who are eager to help us advance with their diverse talents. That alone counts – not age or gender, origin, religion or sexual orientation.

Have we piqued your interest? David Frei, Head Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding, looks forward to your online application.

Roberto Rhiner
CFO