\\n Would you like to pioneer change in the procurement of marketing solutions on a global scale? At Sonova, we\\\'re seeking a visionary Procurement Director with a rich background in Marketing. This critical role will be at the forefront, steering the new procurement function, infusing modern approaches, and establishing Sonova as a market leader.
This position is ideally located at our headquarters in St\\xc3\\xa4fa, Switzerland, but we\\\'re open to discussing other potential locations based on the right candidate.
Your tasks
Strategic Sourcing: Champion the strategic sourcing initiatives for marketing materials and services.
Supplier Management: Build and sustain strong relationships with key suppliers.
Market Research: Stay updated on the latest trends and innovations in the marketing procurement space.
Cost Optimization: Identify and implement cost-saving strategies without compromising on quality.
Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure all operations are compliant with relevant regulations and company policies.
Continuous Improvement: Spearhead improvements within the procurement function.
Stakeholder Communication: Maintain an open dialogue with internal marketing teams to understand and cater to their needs.
Your profile
University degree in Business or Finance and ideally further education such as MCIPS / MSc / MBA
Minimum of 7-10 work years\\\' work experience in procurement with a deep understanding of the marketing landscape and as well leadership experience
Excellent command over English - proficiency in any other language is a plus
Service-oriented, resilient to change, results-driven, analytical, and more as mentioned in the description
Strong communication skills, vendor management capabilities, and cross-functional relationship management
Willingness to travel up to 10%
Our offer
We can offer you a new challenge, with interesting tasks and much more - including an open corporate culture, flat hierarchies, support for further training and development, opportunities to take on responsibility, an excellent range of foods, sports and cultural facilities, attractive employment conditions, and flexible working time models in various roles.
Marcel Huber, Manager Talent Acquisition, is looking forward to receiving your complete application via our online job application platform.
For this vacancy only direct applications will be considered.
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