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.**
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