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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Procurement Specialist to join our team at Hocoma Medical GmbH. As a key member of our procurement team, you will be responsible for sourcing and contracting, purchase order management, obsolescence management, procurement program management, global procurement governance and strategy, supplier quality assurance, and compliance and ethics.

• Sourcing and Contracting: Develop sourcing strategies, select suppliers, and implement negotiated pricing and other conditions in Frame contracts for assigned commodities/work packages, ensuring optimal value and quality from suppliers.
• Purchase Order Management: Create and efficiently manage purchase orders and oversee the procurement process to ensure timely delivery of materials and services.
• Obsolescence Management: Proactively manage obsolescence and sourcing challenges for end-of-life parts within assigned commodities/work packages to minimize disruptions to production.
• Procurement Program Management: Manage supplier development programs in close collaboration with the engineering team within assigned commodities/work packages. Support engineering and production teams in any design-to-cost initiative within assigned commodities/work packages.
• Global Procurement Governance and Strategy: Support the global head of procurement to develop and implement the global DIH procurement strategy and processes, contributing insights and recommendations to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Supplier Quality Assurance: Approve and qualify suppliers of assigned commodities/work packages. Conduct yearly supplier evaluations to assess performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives within assigned commodities/work packages.
• Compliance and Ethics: Ensure compliance with international regulations and internal processes, maintaining adherence to Swiss and international ethical standards in all procurement activities.

• Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in economics/administration with experience in technical industry, and/or engineering discipline or a specialized procurement education, with a minimum of 10 years of experience in global procurement within complex industrial industries such as medical devices, aviation, automotive, or industrial automation.
• Ethical Leadership: Demonstrated strong ethical behavior and cultural sensitivity in an international environment, with a passion for fostering positive relationships across diverse cultures.
• Communication and Negotiation: Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with fluency in both German and English (spoken and written).
• Project Management: Proficiency in project management principles and experience managing procurement projects within a global context.
• Supply Chain Understanding: Good understanding of the impact and role of procurement on the overall supply chain, with the ability to collaborate effectively with finance, production, and other stakeholders.
• Personal Attributes: Flexible, self-motivated, honest, reliable, proactive, and optimistic attitude towards work, with a strong commitment to driving results.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and experience with ERP systems (Oracle experience is a plus). Experience conducting supplier audits is desirable.
• Travel: Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% as required for supplier visits and other business-related activities.

We are a leading medical technology company that values innovation, reliability, and human-centered design. If you are passionate about procurement and committed to excellence, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.