Technical Procurement Manager

Who we are

You enjoy creating and innovating. You never stop striving for better. You take responsibility and you get results. You love being part of a team. Above all you want your work to matter: Welcome to our world! At Sonova we create sense by bringing sound to life. Our innovative hearing care solutions help millions of people enjoy lifes unforgettable moments.

We offer exceptional career opportunities through market-leading brands from consumer to medical products and services that keep pushing hearing care forward and a culture where you can quickly belong and perform at your best.

If you want the freedom to explore opportunities to grow and make positive change on people lives through your work this is the place for you.

Technical Procurement Manager

We are looking for a hands-on Technical Procurement Manager to join our Supply Chain team in this pivotal role you will be the key link between innovation and supply chain execution ensuring the successful sourcing of critical electronic components for our hearing aids and accessories.

You will play a vital role in securing our supply chain resilience by supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) projects and leading 2nd Sourcing initiatives. You will work closely with a global matrix organization including R&D Engineering Quality and Strategic Procurement to identify cost-effective components that meet the strict standards of medical device manufacturing.

More about the role:

• NewProduct Sourcing

• • Work with R&D and Strategic Procurement to define technical and cost requirements for hearingaid components (e.g. ICs MEMS microphones batteries PCBs plastics connectors).
  • Identify and evaluate new suppliers for electronic and mechanical parts used in smallformfactor medicaldevice products.
  • Support supplier qualification sample testing and firstarticle inspections for new products.

• 2ndSourcing & Risk Mitigation

• • Lead or support 2nd sourcing projects for key components to reduce single source risk and improve cost partnering effectively with measure owner in strategic procurement.
  • Compare current and alternative suppliers on price quality capacity and lead time.
  • Help launch second source parts through validation change control and documentation.
  • Technical & Supplier Evaluation
  • Review technical data drawings and process capability of suppliers (e.g. SMT injection molding etc.).
  • Coordinate reliability tests and firstarticle inspections where needed.
  • Ensure suppliers meet basic medicaldevice quality expectations.

• CostDown & Value Engineering

• • Support costreduction activities on new and existing components including designformanufacturing and partcommonization.
  • Analyse total cost impacts (unit price lead time inventory obsolescence) for sourcing decisions.

• CrossFunctional Collaboration

• • Be the main procurement contact between R&D Engineering Quality Manufacturing Supply Chain and suppliers for sourcing and qualification topics.

More about you:

You are a technically savvy procurement professional with a solid foundation in electronics manufacturing. You are comfortable diving into technical data and drawings and can communicate effectively with both engineers and suppliers. We value analytical rigor and the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.

• Bachelors degree in Electronics Electrical Mechanical Materials or Supply Chain.

• 7 years of experience minimum in sourcing procurement or engineering within the electronics medical device or consumer hardware industry. Experience with hearing-aids or audiology products is a distinct advantage.
• A practical understanding of electronic components (PCBs ICs MEMS) and precision plastic parts used in small-form-factor devices.
• Strong analytical skills with hands-on proficiency in MS Excel. Experience with PLM and ERP systems (e.g. SAP Arena Windchill) is essential.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a cross-functional team environment.

More about what we offer:

As one of the worlds leading hearing care providers headquartered in Switzerland were 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.

Sonova is an equal opportunity employer.

We team up. We grow talent. We collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds to win with the best team in the marketplace. We guarantee every person equal treatment in regard to employment and opportunity for employment regardless of a candidates ethnic or national origin religion sexual orientation or marital status gender genetic identity age disability or any other legally protected status.