The Strategic/Operative Purchaser (hereinafter called “SOP”) is responsible for purchasing activities for Hug Engineering AG in Elsau, Switzerland and for Hug subsidiaries in Netherlands, Italy and Germany in close co-operation with internal teams. The SOP will also manage agreed scope of suppliers as strategic purchaser/commodity manager partnering with several Hug functions like R&D, Project mgmt., Operations and Quality.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- To manage Hug purchasing activities for assigned commodities, negotiate with suppliers, manage production slots and act as solid business partner with key stakeholders
- Place and monitor project or warehouse purchase orders through the ERP system
- Assure required quality, on time deliveries and cost performance for project purchases
- Review and approve supplier invoices
- Responsible for supplier management and development of supplier panel (identify, benchmark, develop, maintain)
- Run RFIs and RFQs and prepare cost analysis and benchmarks
- To manage supplier and product data accuracy in ERP system
- Act as supplier key account manager and perform contract negotiations with category suppliers incl. annual agreements, price lists and payment terms
- Monitor supplier performance KPIs (productivity, payment term, lead times, OTD and supplier quality)
- Manage supplier claims together with Quality team
YOUR PROFILE
- Technical background and commercial education / Purchasing-specific education (cert. Buyer or comparable)
- 3-5 years experience in Purchasing in an industrial environment
- Experience in strategic and operative purchasing and conducting supplier development and negotiations
- Knowledge of international industrial purchasing activity incl. strategic sourcing
- Very Good command of German and English
- MS Office skills / industrial ERP experience
- Knowledge of supplier cost structures
- Good written and oral presentation skills
- Good communication skills and result oriented
- Good planning and problem-solving skills
- Open mindset and multi-cultural sensitivity
- Team player approach
Hug Engineering is one of the world‘s leading manufacturers of exhaust aftertreatment systems for high horsepower engines in mobile and stationary operations. Our applications range from small yachts with an engine output of 500kW to large power plant engines with 20MW. Moreover, we develop innovative systems that are specifically tailored to the use of alternative fuels such as methanol, hydrogen and ammonia. This is your chance to be part of our success story, perform multifaceted tasks, and evolve as you take up new challenges. Hug Engineering is your opportunity to apply your skills and ideas, while also making an active contribution to a clean environment.