At Endress+Hauser, progress happens by working together. As the global leader in measurement instrumentation, with over 17,000 employees shape the future in the field of process automation. Whether developing and realizing new technology as a team, collaborating to build instrumentation, or strengthening vital relationships with countless global industries, we work to create trusted relationships that help everyone thrive. As a family-owned company, we look beyond short-term moves and work to create a vision that is forward-thinking for our people, our clients, and the world at large.
We are looking for a Strategic Buyer Construction / Construction Services 80-100% (f/m/d) to join our team and further develop our global procurement activities while strategically managing complex construction projects.
What is the role about?
Are you interested in managing complex procurement projects in a construction environment? Do you enjoy actively developing and shaping supplier strategies? Would you like to make a direct impact on competitiveness through your analyses and negotiations?
Then this role offers you a versatile opportunity with a high degree of autonomy, where you actively shape procurement strategies.
Which tasks will you perform?
You will:
- develop and implement procurement strategies for construction services, focusing on cost optimization and risk management.
- manage the procurement of strategic investment projects, including new builds, conversions and refurbishments.
- oversee the end-to-end procurement process, from demand identification to invoice verification, including negotiations and contract management.
- act as a key point of contact for procurement topics across our global production sites.
- develop and manage the supplier portfolio and evaluate suppliers based on performance, quality and reliability.
collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders and actively support site planning activities.
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What do we expect from you?
You:
- hold a bachelor’s degree in business administration, construction, facility management or a comparable qualification, ideally with further training in procurement.
- bring at least 5 years of experience in procurement, preferably in construction services and project management in an international environment.
- have solid knowledge of RFI/RFP processes and the investment environment (CapEx); knowledge of SIA standards is an advantage.
- work in an analytical and structured manner and are able to manage multiple projects in parallel.
- communicate confidently and negotiate effectively in German and English; French is a plus.
act independently and proactively and maintain an overview even under time pressure.
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What can you expect from us?
- We are a family-owned, highly committed company with a sustainable vision.
- We promote lifelong learning with versatile training and further education opportunities, internal knowledge transfer and e-learning.
- We offer an internationally oriented working environment with a high degree of creative freedom.
- We prioritize Work-Life Balance, offering flexible working hours and remote work opportunities.
We ensure modern working conditions and attractive employment terms.
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How do you apply?
To apply we kindly ask you to upload your documents on our career page. Applications sent to us by E-Mail can unfortunately not be considered due to Data Privacy Considerations.
Agencies, HR service providers, or similar entities are kindly requested to refrain from unsolicited submission of profiles and inquiries regarding potential collaboration. Currently, we do not engage with external service providers for this role. Any unsolicited applications will be disregarded and deleted without further consideration. We appreciate your understanding.
