Manager Procurement NPI

About the role

Sonova is seeking a Procurement Manager to join our dynamic team in Stafa, Switzerland, where you will be responsible for coordinating procurement activities for new product design and development projects across Sonova's global Operations. You will act as a strategic partner to R&D, Engineering, Quality, Marketing and Category Management — ensuring sourcing excellence from concept through launch.
In return for your passion for collaboration, strategic thinking, communication, and innovation, you'll find yourself in an environment where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are valued, and technology is embraced. You'll have the freedom to make an impact in a fast-evolving, purpose-driven organization that values growth, agility, and creativity.

More about the role

• Lead procurement activities within projects, ensuring value added and timely sourcing of materials and services.
• Partner with R&D and Engineering to integrate procurement strategies into product design and development.
• Support VAVE (Value Analysis/Value Engineering) initiatives to drive cost optimization and continuous improvement.
• Negotiate supplier contracts and manage relationships to deliver innovation, quality, and savings.
• Maintain accurate material master data in SAP through the design and development phases.
• Promote sustainable sourcing practices and contribute to Sonova's digital procurement evolution.
• Collaborate globally to align sourcing plans with business objectives and category strategies.

More about you

• Master's degree in a commercial or technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in direct procurement and project-based sourcing, ideally in a global organization, with a proven track record of delivering business value
• 3+ years of good project management experience including skills like problem solving and critical thinking, ensuring timely and successful execution of projects.
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and supplier relationship skills.
• Solid understanding of target costing, supplier development, and value engineering.
• Experience using SAP, Ariba, Power BI, and digital collaboration tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, MIRO).
• Fluent in English(written and spoken).
• Curious and forward-thinking — an AI enthusiast who explores how digital and data-driven tools can transform procurement.
• PMP, MCIPS, IPMA or MBA qualification and experience in Medical, Automotive, or Technology industries are an advantage.

More About What We Offer

As one of the world's leading hearing care providers headquartered in Switzerland, we're committed to building an inclusive culture. We want to create an environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work, through our flexible hybrid working model.

We offer a wide range of training opportunities for both your professional and personal development, and there are exceptional growth opportunities with individual development plans.

Sabrina Bortolussi Talent Acquisition Manager, is looking forward to receiving your complete application (cover letter, CV, references and certificates) via our online job application platform.

For this vacancy only direct applications will be considered.