Projekteinkäufer:in Dienstleistungen und Services (m/w/d) — ETH Zürich

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Project buyers: in services and services (m/f/d)

100%, Zurich, perpetual

Design procurement where research, innovation and social progress emerge.

ETH Zurich is one of the world's leading universities in research and teaching. The Procurement & Export Services department supports researchers, departments and central units in implementing demanding procurement economically, legally and sustainably.

For our purchasing coordination section, we are looking for an experienced and committed purchasing person. In this versatile function, you will be responsible for complex procurement projects with a focus on services and other demanding service categories. As a strategic sparring partner, you accompany our internal stakeholder groups in procurement projects from needs analysis to successful contract conclusion and thus make a direct contribution to the excellence of research, teaching and operations.

Job description

• They lead complex procurement projects on their own responsibility, from needs analysis to the development of the procurement strategy to the conclusion of the contract.
• They plan and manage public tenders and ensure economic, legally compliant and transparent procedures.
• They advise departments, research groups and central units on strategic procurement issues and jointly develop sustainable procurement and contract solutions.
• They conduct demanding negotiations with national and international providers and are responsible for the commercial aspects of contract drafting.
• They manage and develop assigned procurement categories as well as supplier relationships in terms of efficiency, quality, sustainability and risk management.
• They analyze procurement markets, identify optimization and innovation potentials and derive concrete recommendations for action.
• They actively promote the further development of procurement processes, methods and digital solutions.

Profile

• university or university of applied sciences degree in business administration or a comparable discipline and have several years of in-depth professional experience in strategic purchasing, project purchasing or category management.
• Demonstrable experience in the independent management of complex procurement projects and negotiations.
• Strong ability to advise diverse stakeholders, bring interests together and develop viable solutions.
• Good knowledge of contract design and professional supplier management.
• Experience with public tenders is an advantage.
• Interested in sustainability, digitalization and modern procurement solutions.
• Negotiable knowledge of German and English
• Knowledge of French is welcome.
• Analytical strength, initiative, integrity and a pragmatic and solution-oriented way of working.

We offer

• A responsible key role with direct impact on research, infrastructure and service projects of one of the world’s leading universities.
• An exceptionally diverse procurement environment with technical, scientific and administrative issues.
• High independence and design possibilities in a demanding and dynamic environment.
• Collaboration with leading researchers, specialists and decision-makers: from science and administration.
• The opportunity to actively develop procurement strategies, supplier relationships and processes.
• A professional, collegial and appreciative working environment with attractive employment conditions as well as diverse training and development opportunities.
• A modern workplace in Zurich Oerlikon with flexible forms of work.

Diversity and sustainability are important to us

In line with our values, ETH Zurich supports an inclusive culture. We promote equal opportunities, value diversity and cultivate a working and learning environment that respects the rights and dignity of all employees and students. On our website on equal opportunities and diversity, you will learn how we ensure a fair and open environment in which everyone can develop and flourish. Sustainability is a key value for us – we are consistently working towards a climate-neutral future.

Curious? We are too.

We look forward to your online application with the following documents:

• Letter of motivation
• CVC
• Employment certificates, diplomas, etc.

Tobias Thanscheidt ([email protected]) (no application documents) is at your disposal for information.

Please apply exclusively via the online application portal. Applications by e-mail or by post will not be considered.

We are happy to point out that the pre-selection is carried out by the responsible recruiters and not by artificial intelligence.

For recruitment agencies, the terms and conditions of ETH Zurich apply.

About ETH Zurich

ETH Zurich is one of the best technical science universities in the world. We are known for our excellent teaching, groundbreaking basic research and the direct transfer of new findings into society. More than 30,000 people from more than 120 countries find an environment that promotes independent thinking and a climate that inspires excellence. In the heart of Europe and globally networked, we jointly develop solutions for the global challenges of today and tomorrow.

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