Business Economist

  • 19 October 2026
  • 80 – 100%
  • Permanent position
  • German (Native language)
  • Zürich

About the job

Canton of Zurich

Finance Directorate

kdmz

Cantonal Printing and Material Centre (kdmz)

Zurich

1.1.2027 or by arrangement

Versatile | Reliable | Solution-oriented

Business Economist

80 - 100%

From foodstuffs to IT projects: Public procurement is versatile and concerns a wide range of areas in the Canton of Zurich.

Our Procurement Development division supports directorates, offices and other public-law institutions in demanding procurement projects. We advise on business management issues related to procurement, accompany public tender procedures and continuously develop the cantonal procurement system.

Your tasks

  • Advising and supporting other administrative units in planning and implementing various procurement projects
  • Developing and implementing procurement strategies and processes
  • Clarifying organisational and system-supported requirements in procurement
  • Conducting tenders and public procurement procedures
  • Close cooperation and regular exchange with various administrative units

Your profile

  • University of applied sciences or university degree in business administration, ideally complemented by knowledge in procurement
  • Experience in designing and digitising processes as well as in handling ERP systems
  • Analytical and conceptual skills as well as a very precise, structured and results-oriented working style
  • Experience in cross-departmental projects and in collaborating with different stakeholders
  • Good methodological knowledge, strong self-organisation and the ability to keep several topics in view simultaneously
  • Confident German language skills in spoken and written form as well as good English skills
  • Flexible and resilient personality with enjoyment in working with people and a good sense for collaboration

Your contact

Stefan Sandmeier
Head of Procurement Development
+41 43 259 99 70
Dear recruitment agencies! Unfortunately, we cannot consider applications associated with fee claims. Only direct applications will be answered and considered in the selection process.

About us

The Cantonal Printing and Material Centre (kdmz) is a procurement organisation of the Canton of Zurich and responsible for procuring several material groups. These include a wide range from printed matter to office supplies to output systems. Individual printed materials are procured from external printing companies or produced by the kdmz itself. Our customers include cantonal offices, municipalities and other public institutions.
About 1200 people work at the Finance Directorate at four locations in Zurich. We manage the dossiers of finance, taxes, personnel, procurement and IT. Those who work with us help shape the canton – versatile, responsible and with impact beyond their own area of responsibility.

We offer...

Lunch-Check

a diverse catering offer thanks to Lunch-Check

Fair salaries

a fair salary with a transparent salary system and allowances according to function

Scope for creativity

room for own ideas and active participation

Good and broad training and further education opportunities

varied training and further education possibilities

Responsible activity

the chance to take on responsibility and help shape

Mobile working / Home office

flexible working – in the office, home office or wherever it makes sense

Team

a collegial team with appreciative collaboration

Flexible working time models

flexible working time models oriented to life phases

Your application process

  • Pre-selection
  • Initial interview on site
  • Online assessment
  • Second interview on site
  • Final decision

Apply now

Categories:

Purchasing / Logistics / Trading, Purchasing / Procurement | Public Admin. / Education / Social, Public Administration

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