Deployment Coordinator

start date: asap
end date: 30/06/2026 (an extension is possible, but depends on the progress of the project)
workload: 100%
location: Rotkreuz (CH), with 1-2 days onsite per week
work model: Contracting
notice: in exceptions travel activities for Workshops within the DACH region

The Diagnostics Direct Procurement department’s vision is to be procurement entrepreneurs, with an ability to design and orchestrate innovative, agile and sustainable supplier networks. The Direct Procurement Team consists of more than 200 people at 10 different locations in the US, Europe and Asia, with 10-15 colleagues on the local site.

Your Tasks:

• Single Point of Contact: Serve as the liaison between internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure clear and effective communication throughout the deployment process and provide DIA Direct Procurement Functional input and approval to Supplier Selection
• Stakeholder Support: Provide comprehensive support to sourcing and category managers, helping them understand the benefits of the platform and aiding in their interactions with suppliers
• Deployment execution: Support in executing vendor onboarding, participating in the deployment project - delivering on project actions, and ensuring milestones and deadlines are met. Represent or ensure appropriate Procurement functional representation in key enablement meetings and workshops with Suppliers (E.g. Capability Assessments, Kick-Offs, Status Meetings) and support conflict resolution
• Supplier Engagement: Engage with suppliers to educate and encourage them to transition to the new supplier collaboration platform (GEP Nexxe), addressing any concerns and providing necessary assistance
• Training and Onboarding: Develop and deliver training materials and sessions for both internal teams and suppliers to ensure smooth onboarding and proficiency with the new platform, and inform the Global Direct Procurement Organisation on current activities in the respective workstream
• Performance Tracking: Monitor and report on the progress of the platform deployment, identifying and addressing any issues that arise
• Continuous Improvement: Solicit feedback from users and suppliers to make necessary improvements and enhance the overall performance of the platform
• Support Site Key Users and the iCollab project team to drive Suppliers’ adoption of platform functionality and usage

Your Profile:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or a related field
• Min. 5 years experience in project management, preferably in a procurement or supply chain environment 
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and procurement tools/software like GEP SMART, GEP Nexxe, SAP Ariba 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with various stakeholders, strong influencing skills 
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage projects to successful completion 
• Proficiency in using project management Problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure
• Fluent in English, German is a strong plus