Indirect Procurement Manager / Indirect Procurement Manageress

Join Our Team at SR Technics

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, including impeccable technical support to over 500 customers worldwide. Our mission: We safely power your flight.

Position: Indirect Procurement Manager

As an Indirect Procurement Manager, you will join the Indirect Procurement team in the cluster of Corporate Services. 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 all 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, driving ongoing and sustainable improvements in procurement costs in support of SR Technics' growth objectives.

Your Tasks

• Develop and execute procurement strategies to continuously reduce total cost of ownership and improve quality, standards, and delivery performance of purchased services and products.
• Recommend the most appropriate and efficient method for the formation of sourcing initiatives/agreements for SR Technics Switzerland through analysis of spend, end-user activity, and the marketplace.
• Negotiate strategic sourcing agreements and manage changes in supplier and vendor contracts in accordance with compliance, policies, rules, and regulations.
• Determine when recurring purchases are suitable for strategic sourcing agreements/initiatives.
• Utilize negotiation skills to resolve contractual disputes with suppliers and vendors, ensuring acceptable outcomes through compliance with policies and regulations.
• Collaborate with the procurement team to develop and implement sustainable sourcing principles.

Your Profile

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business administration or economics required.
• 3+ years of experience in procurement, preferably managing professional services or related categories.
• Procurement education required; sourcing and contracting experience desired.
• Good understanding of sustainable procurement practices.
• Excellent project management skills, with a results and deadline-oriented mindset.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• 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 to develop both professionally and personally. Our benefits system is designed with our people’s best interests in mind to support everyday life and situations. Explore our benefits on our website: www.srtechnics.com/careers/employee-benefits.

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Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

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

Please note that due to Swiss immigration regulations, we currently only consider applicants holding an EU passport, Swiss passport, or a Swiss working permit.