Head of Strategic Procurement

Head of Strategic Procurement Head of Strategic Procurement (m/w/d) Location Lyss Start date After agreement Workload 100% Cement, sand, gravel, ready-mix concrete, concrete products and disposal: This is our business and our passion. Our products stand for safety, stability, creativity, innovative design and sustainable ecology. Diversity is our program: Vigier Holding AG unites Vigier Ciment, Vigier Beton, Vigier Rail and Altola under its umbrella. In total, we employ around 750 employees from various fields: Here you can bring in your skills! What you do You are responsible for the strategic direction of procurement and lead your team personally and technically. As a central interface between the cement, concrete, Altola and Vigier Rail divisions as well as the parent company Vicat, you ensure that the procurement strategy is consistently aligned with the operational business goals and creates sustainable added value. You actively drive the continuous optimization and strategic further development of procurement. Strategic business partnering in investment decisions (CAPEX) and outsourcing issues Leadership, coaching and targeted development of the procurement team Control and further development of procurement strategies, processes and framework contracts across all divisions Analysis of procurement markets, savings potential and supplier risks as well as target-group-specific reporting to management Ensuring the early involvement of procurement in investment and procurement projects Close cooperation with technology, production and plants as well as taking on a bridging function between technical and commercial requirements Utilization of synergies through bundling of volumes and standardization as well as active cooperation with the parent company VICAT What you bring Studies as an industrial engineer or technical studies with business management training Further training in the field of Supply Chain Management is an advantage Several years of leadership experience in strategic procurement, ideally in the industry or construction materials sector Experience in complex investment projects as well as pronounced competencies in stakeholder management Negotiation security in German and French as well as very good English skills High technical affinity, entrepreneurial thinking and structured working methods What we offer The position offers a key role with a large scope for design and direct influence on sustainable corporate success. You work closely with management as well as with international partners and stakeholders and operate in a dynamic industrial environment characterized by attractive employment conditions and promising development prospects. Have we aroused your interest? Then we look forward to your complete application via our online job platform: If you have any questions, our Head of Strategic Procurement will be happy to provide you with information: Helbling, . Further information can be found here: Your contact Head of HR Consulting \+41 32 387 10 32 In 1871, Vigier established the first cement factory in Switzerland. As early as 1853, Vicat, the son of the inventor of industrially produced cement and discoverer of clinker, had founded the French Vicat company. Vigier has been part of it since 2001. Vigier Management AG Schachenweg 24 3250 Lyss