Procurement Buyer

Our client a multinational company based in Fribourg is searching for a Procurement Specialist to join the team in Fribourg.

Tasks

As a Procurement Specialist you will be responsible for:

Managing and developing the supplier portfolio

o Regular contact with all current suppliers.

o Seeking new suppliers to challenge price quality and service.

o Developing new business relationships and optimizing existing partnerships.

o Proposing technical products at the best price and within the specified timeframe.

o Negotiating purchasing conditions and logistical aspects (transportation delivery times).

o Monitoring deliveries managing reminders and organizing export logistics.

o Managing purchasing administration including document remittances and associated invoicing.

Collaborating and working independently within the team

o Independently managing the client portfolio (plantations).

o Collaborate with the team to share progress pool orders organize group shipments and provide backup in case of absence.

o Operate within a flat hierarchy.

Supplier and customer visits

o Visits to suppliers and customers primarily in Asia and Africa.

Requirements

Your profile:

Education: MBA certification in purchasing supply chain CFC or equivalent training

Experience: 5-6 years of experience ideally in import-export and technical purchasing

Skills and knowledge:

Experience in purchasing technical equipment.

Good understanding of international logistics issues.

Experience working in Africa or Asia an asset.

Fluent French and English (C1 level required min.).

Your qualities:

Perseverance and conviction

Ability to influence and negotiate

Initiative and autonomous

Administrative rigor and analytical mind

Resistance to stress and unforeseen events

Team spirit and a sense of collegiality.

Please note that this role is open to Swiss/EU/EFTA citizens or citizens with a valid and transferable Swiss work permit.