Project Procurement Lead

start date: 02/12/2024
end date: 01/06/2026 (with a chance on  extension)
workload: 100%
workmodel: Contracting
location: Visp

Your Responsibilities:

• Development of Procurement Execution Strategy and coordination of procurement activities for assigned investment projects
• End-to-end commercial ownership of procurement, expediting, contract management & closeout of contracts for
  • Goods such as: Process equipment, electrical equipment, AHU’s, black utilities pumps & valves, lab equipment, furniture, consumables, pumps & automation systems and spare parts for above
  • Services such as: Construction, piping, HVAC, electrical & cleanroom fit-out, consulting, engineering and planning
• Active management of the Procurement Master Plan (PMP) during project execution to ensure timely project reporting, identification and mitigation of risks
• Close collaboration with a multitude of stakeholders such as:
  • Project procurement team including other buyers, order managers and contract managers
  • Companies procurement management and category management
  • Project or Program Director or Managers, engineers and subject matter experts dedicated to projects
  • Support functions like Quality, EHS, Legal, Finance, HR etc.
  • Key third party collaborators including EPCM, EPC, main trade or equipment suppliers

Your Requirements:

• Technical training (ETH or FH) or similar in process, chemical, mechanical, civil or plant engineering 
• 10 years experience of Capex project/ procurement management within pharma/ biotech sector
• Experience in plant construction as well as in the areas of procurement, sales and contract management
• Advanced english language skills, additional german skills are an advantage 
• Team player with ability to work efficiently in matrix organizations and interdisciplinary teams
• Excellent business mindset, analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Initiative and resilience – ability to work in an exciting, ever changing environment