Head of Strategic & Project Procurement Real Estate

Head of Strategic & Project Procurement Real Estate RUAG Real Estate AG is a real estate competence center and a subsidiary of RUAG MRO Holding AG. We plan and realize customized space, construction, and service solutions within our own real estate portfolio at central locations in Switzerland. Our focus lies on the duality of investment and operating real estate, especially for special objects in the fields of aviation, defense technologies, and high-security infrastructures. Furthermore, our space solutions and operator services create optimal conditions for the business success of our customers. With a holistic approach along the entire real estate life cycle, digital solutions, and long-term customer relationships, we stand for the highest professionalism and sustainable value creation. Head of Strategic & Project Procurement Real Estate 80-100% Emmen,Thun What you can achieve Overall responsibility for the strategic and operational procurement of the Business Area Real Estate Further development of strategic procurement & category management for construction services (general planners, general contractors), facility management, and energy Further development of procurement towards a "Procurement Business Partner" approach (processes, tools, and service) Market observation, further development of procurement strategies, and optimization of the supplier portfolio Leading complex contract negotiations, concluding framework agreements to optimize conditions, as well as guiding the connected planners in the tendering process for works and delivery services Exercising procurement responsibility as a specialist and internal consultant for the connection of planner, works, and delivery services within a project organization for civil engineering and structural engineering projects as well as facility management services What you bring with you Several years of leadership and professional experience in strategic or project procurement, especially in the field of construction services, architecture, general planner services, or facility management University of applied sciences degree, further training as a Head of Purchasing with a federal diploma or comparable further training Sound knowledge of the procurement landscape, especially SIA and KBOB standards Strong communication and negotiation skills as well as a confident appearance towards internal and external stakeholders High sense of responsibility as well as an economic way of thinking and acting Very good knowledge of common IT tools Very good German skills in spoken and written form, English skills are an advantage Do you not meet all the requirements one hundred percent? Apply anyway. We are always looking for talented and motivated people who want to enrich our team. We attach great importance to diversity and equal opportunity, and our goal is to build a diverse team in which everyone can fully develop their personal strengths. We particularly encourage all persons, regardless of their gender, who may have concerns about taking a position in a military-related environment, to apply. About the area Together we ensure that the RUAG Real Estate area leads every project to success on time, sustainably, and cost-effectively thanks to forward-looking procurement strategies. Your benefits Salary and benefits We offer you a performance-oriented and market-based salary, 13 monthly salaries, as well as generous bonuses and allowances. Together with other benefits, this results in an attractive overall package. We attach great importance to our employees finding a healthy balance between professional and private life. Therefore, among other things, we offer flexible working hours and home office options. Flexible working Discounts At RUAG, you benefit from discounts in the areas of mobility and catering. In addition, you benefit from attractive offers on our benefit portal and have fleet discounts with various renowned car brands. Career advancement and training opportunities It is important to us to promote and develop the potential of our employees. Through training, courses, and further education, we support them in continuously expanding their skills to achieve their professional goals. Leisure activities Our employees are important to us. Therefore, we give them a day off for their birthday, offer a diverse range of sports, and the possibility to take additional days off against salary deduction in addition to the annual holiday entitlement. Your contact person Gurtner Talent Acquisition Specialist jpid34693dejm jit0729jm jiy26jm