Indirect Procurement Manager / Indirect Procurement Manageress

About Us

We are a world-leading Engine MRO service provider, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, with over 90 years of operational experience. Our unwavering dedication to innovation, excellence, and environmental responsibility propels us forward on our journey to becoming the leading, most customer-centric, and sustainable engine-focused MRO worldwide.

Working with an extensive network of partners and business development offices in Europe, the USA, Asia, and the Middle East, we offer comprehensive, fully customized solutions for the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of aircraft engines, airframes, and components sales business. Our impeccable technical support serves over 500 customers worldwide. Our mission is simple: We safely power your flight.

Position Overview

As an Indirect Procurement Manager, you will join the Indirect Procurement team in the Corporate Services cluster. Your sourcing activities will focus on, but not be limited to, Professional Services/Consulting, HR services, and Marketing & Communications. You will actively contribute to the formulation, execution, and evolution of procurement strategies related to locating, evaluating, contracting, and maintaining the best sources of supply for services required by internal business partners while considering aspects such as quality, value, performance, cost, and the ability to respond quickly to changing supply requirements. You will lead the supplier selection and development process, aiming for ongoing and sustainable improvement in procurement costs to support SR Technics' growth objectives.

Your Tasks

• Develop and execute procurement strategies to continuously reduce total cost of ownership while improving the quality, standards, and delivery performance of purchased services and products.
• Recommend the most appropriate and efficient methods for forming sourcing initiatives/agreements for SR Technics Switzerland, from spend analysis through end-user activity and marketplace evaluation.
• Negotiate strategic sourcing agreements and any changes in supplier and vendor contracts in accordance with compliance, policies, rules, and regulations.
• Determine the suitability of recurring purchases for strategic sourcing agreements/initiatives.
• Leverage negotiation skills to resolve contractual supplier and vendor disputes, ensuring acceptable outcomes for all parties while adhering to compliance, policies, rules, and regulations.
• Collaborate with the Procurement team to develop and establish sustainable working principles in sourcing.

Your Profile

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business administration or economics required.
• 3+ years of experience in Procurement, preferably in managing professional services or related categories.
• Procurement education is required, and sourcing and contracting experience is desired.
• Good understanding of sustainable procurement practices.
• Excellent project management skills, results-oriented, and deadline-driven.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Language skills: German Level B2, English C1.

We Offer

We provide an attractive position in a global and dynamic company. With competitive employment conditions, you will have the opportunity for both professional and personal development. Our benefits system is designed with our people's best interests in mind, aiding in everyday life and situations. To learn more about our benefits, visit our website: www.srtechnics.com/careers/employee-benefits.

If you wish to apply for this position, apply online using the form below.

For other inquiries, please contact us at: globalrecruitment@srtechnics.com.

Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.