Strategic Procurement Manager

Key information

Publication date:15 April 2025
Workload:100%
Contract type:Unlimited employment
Place of work:Zürich
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Job summary

Join a top Engine MRO service provider based in Zurich with 90+ years of expertise. Enjoy a dynamic work environment and growth opportunities.

Tasks

Develop procurement strategies to enhance quality and reduce costs.
Negotiate supplier agreements and manage vendor relationships effectively.
Analyze market trends to optimize sourcing and purchasing initiatives.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business; supply chain experience preferred.
Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential.
Proficient in data analysis and project management.

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We are a world leading Engine MRO service provider, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, with over 90 years of operational experience. Our unwavering dedication to innovation, excellence and environmental responsibility propels us forward on our journey to becoming the leading, most customer-centric, and sustainable Engine focused MRO worldwide.
Working with an extensive network of partners and business development offices in Europe, the USA, Asia and the Middle East, we offer comprehensive, fully customized solutions for the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul of aircraft engines, airframes and components sales business including impeccable technical support to over 500 customers worldwide. Our mission: We safely power your flight. As a Strategic Procurement Manager you will actively contribute to the formulation, execution and evolution of procurement strategies related to locating, evaluating, contracting and maintaining the best sources of supply for the materials and services required by Operations while considering all aspects such as quality, value, performance, cost and the ability to respond quickly to changing supply requirements, incl. licensing and logistics services. You will take the ownership, responsibility and accountability for supplier and vendor selection and development. In doing so, you will deliver ongoing and sustainable improvement on procurement cost in support of SR Technics’ growth objectives.

Your tasks

Develop and execute procurement strategy to continuously reduce total cost of ownership and improve quality, standards and delivery performance of the services and products purchased

Recommend the most appropriate and efficient method for formation of strategic sourcing initiatives/agreements for SR Technics Switzerland from the analysis of spend, to the end-user activity and the marketplace

Negotiate strategic sourcing agreements and any changes in supplier and vendor contracts in accordance with compliances, policies, rules and regulations

Decide if recurring purchases are appropriate for strategic sourcing agreement/initiatives

Decide if proposed contract changes and modifications are reasonable and in the best interest of SR Technics Switzerland as well as compliant and according to policies, rules and regulations

Apply negotiation skills to resolve contractual supplier and vendor disputes with an acceptable outcome for the parties per compliance, policies, rules and regulations

Decide appropriate resolution to problems that may arise during the strategic sourcing contracting processes by mediating disputes between SR Technics Switzerland and the supplier/vendor

Develop and maintain awareness of changing business trends in the marketplace and the possible impact to SR Technics Switzerland

Defend and/or justifies an award of a formal bid or proposal in the event of a formal protest filed by a vendor/contractor

Analyze bid responses to determine the most responsive and responsible bidder to optimize total cost for SR Technics Switzerland

Analyze spend data/trends to identify and develop overall strategic sourcing initiatives which meet the needs of SR Technics Switzerland and recommends agreement formation based on research of spend, end-user impact, feedback and activity along with marketplace analysis

Recommend and justify strategic sourcing initiatives by using data mining tools to conduct spend analysis, prepare supporting reports/spreadsheets, comparisons

Assist in the development of internal policies and tools necessary to implement strategic sourcing initiatives and assists in prioritizing strategic sourcing initiatives

Work collaboratively with the (operational/other) Procurement teams in the development and formation of strategic sourcing agreements

Monitor and track supplier and vendor performance through periodic financial reviews, product performance, customer satisfaction surveys, and customer outreach

Your Profile

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in engineering, business administration or economics required

Supply Chain / Purchasing education preferred

Professional experience in technical environment, aviation sector preferred

Professional expertise in Purchasing / Supply Chain

Sourcing and contracting experience required

Excellent project management skills, result and deadline orientated

Interpersonal skills for relationship management and teamworking required

Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills required

Extended database working knowledge

Language skills: German Level B2, English C1

We offer

We offer an attractive position in a global and dynamic company. Through competitive employment conditions, you will have the opportunity to develop both professionally and personally. Our benefits system is created with our people’s best interest in mind and designed to aid in everyday life and situations. Take a look at them on our website by clicking below: www.srtechnics.com/careers/employee-benefits

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Please note that due to Swiss immigration regulations, we currently only consider applicants holding an EU passport, Swiss passport or a Swiss working permit.

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