Procurement Manager

In charge of Primary Packaging, your main responsibility is to run all the strategic and operational procurement activities related to the category, being directly involved in cross functional projects and discussions with the suppliers.

**How you will create a beautiful impact**:

- Develop strong relationship with the cross functional team and suppliers, in order to be able to support the business and its needs towards innovation, risk management, sourcing set up and availability
- Maintain and update the supply strategy, taking in account key aspects as innovation and sustainability in the packaging field. Furthermore ensure the strategy is shared between the main stakeholders and the day-to-day activities are ran accordingly
- Negotiate short and long term commercial terms and conditions with Suppliers
- Monitor supplier service levels to ensure compliance and uninterrupted availability
- Plan and initiate activities aiming to cost optimization and KPI improvement, according to priorities and targets
- Conduct procurement data & market analysis
- Own the tendering process - running supplier biddings, RFI/RFPs & evaluating results for a supplier decision from a TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) concept
- Whenever required, discuss and introduce Manufacturing Agreements with Suppliers.
- Participate and ensure Procurement good practices: continuous optimization of processes, methods, performance measurements, etc.
- Ensure all activities are conducted within the frame given by internal and external compliance guidelines

**What you need to have to be our next audacious and creative talent**:

- Between 5 to 10 years in Procurement, preferably in an international environment and a similar category
- Degree in business administration or Procurement or equivalent -Technical background is required
- Analytical, structured, result-driven
- Ability to lead projects and work X-functionally
- Management of international and including Asian suppliers
- Sound knowledge of MS Office (Excel, PPT, Word), preferably SAP R/3 (MM module)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Can-do and go-get attitude, entrepreneurial way of thinking, ability to adapt to a dynamic environment, leadership skills

**Why your journey with us will be unique**:

- We care about our employees’ well-being: we contribute to the cost of your health insurance
- In addition to your 25 working days holidays, overtime is compensated with 8.5 additional days off: enjoy a summer day at the beach and a nice Christmas break
- Exclusive access to our staff boutique at HQ to purchase our amazing products at a discounted price and with the help of a Beauty Advisor
- We recognise the importance of flexible work: you can work from home for up to 2 days a week
- A brand new office location in the centre of Zurich
- And more.

**The world of La Prairie is just a few steps away**:

- Application with CV + Cover Letter (recommended)
- 1st online interview with HR and/or Hiring manager
- Additional interviews onsite with the Hiring Manager and other from the business.

**To all recruitment agencies**:
La Prairie does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs portal, We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

At La Prairie we work on creating a diverse & inclusive culture by having a balanced population and an open, safe, trusting and accepting culture. We believe that diversity in our talents is the strength of our house and we are supporting professional equality for everyone. We welcome applicants with and from diverse background.