CAPEX Procurement Lead

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced CAPEX Project Procurement Lead to develop and coordinate procurement strategies for investment projects. This role involves end-to-end commercial ownership of procurement, including goods (e.g., process equipment, electrical equipment, lab equipment) and services (e.g., construction, HVAC, consulting).

Key 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 & mitigation of risks

- Close collaboration with a multitude of stakeholders such as:

• Project procurement team including other buyers, order managers & contract managers
• Client's procurement management & 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 or main trade or equipment suppliers

Key requirements:

- CAPEX project / procurement management > 10 y, pharma / biotech sectors an advantage

- Experience in plant construction as well as in the areas of procurement, sales, contract Languages: Required: English fluent; Advantage: German

- Team player with ability to work efficiently in matrix organisations and interdisciplinary teams

- Excellent business mindset, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills

- Initiative and resilience - ability to work in an exciting, ever-changing environment

- Technical training (ETH or FH) or similar in process, chemical, mechanical, civil or plant engineering an advantage

For further information about this position, please apply with your CV.

**Please note, only candidates who are authorised to work in Switzerland (e.g., Swiss nationals, EU/EFTA citizens, or individuals with a valid work permit) will be considered for this position.**