Director of Procurement + Supply Chain 80–100% (a)

Your position

• You autonomously establish and continuously develop the Central Procurement Department of Affidea Switzerland
• In close collaboration with internal stakeholders, you unify and optimise the purchase-to-pay process, from the purchase requisition through to the payment
• As the key contact person, you lead the negotiations with national and local suppliers and conclude favourable master agreements. You will also improve the structure of cooperation with existing partners and reduce their number
• In cooperation with the Affidea Switzerland sites, you establish solid partnerships with logistics service-providers and ensure an efficient and reliable supply of medical products and services
• You will set clear purchasing guidelines, contractual standards and approval processes and also ensure that they are systematically implemented in the Opale ERP system

Your new employer - Affidea Switzerland

• Affidea Switzerland is part of Europe’s leading Affidea Group and firmly established in Switzerland’s healthcare sector
• The company’s primary focus is on providing high-quality healthcare services, with a particular emphasis on medical centres, imaging and diagnostic services
• Affidea Switzerland is experiencing significant growth and is continuously expanding its network and organisation in Switzerland
• As part of an international Group, Affidea Switzerland combines entrepreneurial dynamism with consistent group-wide standards
• Affidea places patients‘ health centre stage – supported by high quality medical technology and a respectful human environment
• Affidea emphasises a flexible, employee-friendly working environment that supports individual responsibility and compatibility 

Your profile

• University graduate in business administration, finance, supply chain management or equivalent
• 10+ years of experience in setting up and further developing procurement or supply chain structures in decentralised organisations
• Routine in working with suppliers, leading contractual negotiations and merging and controlling of purchase volumes
• Experience in development and optimisation of procure-to-pay processes as well as competent handling of ERP systems (Opale or SAP knowledge an asset)
• Hands-on personality, structured work style and the ability to drive topics forward at both operational and strategic levels
• Very good English knowledge (level C1) and good knowledge of French or German 

Your opportunities

• You take on a newly created position with a clear remit and considerable freedom of action
• Professional working environment with trust, short decision-making paths and scope for individual responsibility
• Flexible working including the opportunity of working from home; main office right next to the Fribourg railway station
• 1st class CFF General abonnement
• Free medical examinations for staff and family members living in the same household
• Attractive occupational pension funds arrangements without coordination deduction; additional fringe benefits (fleet discount, sports event sponsoring) 

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We would be happy to take time to help and look forward to your application! Please send us your personal file with all your employment references and educational certificates along with your salary requirements via our online portal or by email to E-Mail schreiben quoting the reference number (26029).

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