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

Position Overview

As an Indirect Procurement Manager, you will join the Indirect Procurement team within the cluster of Corporate Services. Your sourcing activities will focus on, but are not 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 quality, value, performance, cost, and the ability to respond quickly to changing supply requirements. You will lead the supplier selection and development process, delivering ongoing and sustainable improvements in procurement costs to support SR Technics' growth objectives.

Your Tasks

• Develop and execute procurement strategy to continuously reduce total cost of ownership and improve quality, standards, and delivery performance of the services and products purchased.
• Recommend the most appropriate and efficient method for forming sourcing initiatives/agreements for SR Technics Switzerland based on spend analysis, end-user activity, and marketplace conditions.
• Negotiate strategic sourcing agreements and manage changes in supplier and vendor contracts in accordance with compliance policies, rules, and regulations.
• Determine if recurring purchases are appropriate for strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Utilize negotiation skills to resolve contractual supplier and vendor disputes, achieving acceptable outcomes for all parties while adhering to policies and regulations.
• Collaborate with the Procurement team in the development and establishment of 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 required; sourcing and contracting experience desired.
• Good understanding of sustainable procurement practices.
• Excellent project management skills; result-oriented and deadline-driven.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills required.
• Language skills: German Level B2, English C1.

What 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 employees’ best interests in mind, aiding in everyday life and situations. For more details, please visit our website: www.srtechnics.com/careers/employee-benefits.

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For other 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.