Direct Buyer - Packaging

• 17 July 2026 • 90 - 100% • Permanent • Possible • Estavayer-le-Lac Elsa Group is one of the leading industrial groups in the Swiss dairy economy and is part of the Migros group (Migros Industrie). Expert in the manufacture and packaging of dairy products as well as in the production, ripening and processing of cheeses and the production of plant-based products, Elsa Group brings together several sites working in a network. Direct Buyer - Packaging Elsa Group is one of the leading industrial groups in the Swiss dairy economy and is part of the Migros group (Migros Industrie). Expert in the manufacture and packaging of dairy products as well as in the production, ripening and processing of cheeses and the production of plant-based products, Elsa Group brings together several sites working in a network. What you accomplish ### • Active participation in the definition and implementation of Purchasing strategies by commodity group in collaboration with MIGROS Industrie, ensuring the company's needs are taken into account • Proactive management of Purchasing risks and implementation of adequate measures • Preparation of market studies for assigned commodity groups • Evaluation and management of supplier performance as a whole, in collaboration with the stakeholders involved (Quality, R&D, Logistics etc.) • Preparation of tenders with the aim of optimizing the company's total costs • Representation of the Purchasing function within the framework of product development projects: responsibility for the implementation and compliance of the Purchasing process from the definition of the functional need to contracting • Continuous improvement of the Purchasing process with the aim of optimizing the total cost of ownership (TCO), quality and deadlines What you bring ### • Education: École supérieure • Specialization: in the technical or commercial field with a specialization in Purchasing or Supply Chain • Professional experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar position, in project management and negotiation • Interpersonal skills, very good communication and teamwork abilities • Initiative, leadership, sense of responsibility and organization • Acute sense of priority and urgency management • Good knowledge of ERP systems (SAP a plus) • French (B1) • German (B1) • English (A2) What we offer you ### • Working in good health: Health promotion (health day, vaccines, massages)/ Advantageous offers for fitness centers • Flexible working hours: freedom to arrange working time • Flexible workplace/teleworking: possibility of spatial flexibility in the execution of the function • Maternity leave/paternity leave: 18 weeks of maternity leave / 4 weeks of paternity leave • Mobility: Free parking • Social benefits: Significant discounts with insurance companies / Pension fund: 2/3 employer contributions • Catering: Daily menu at 6.-, "Fourchette verte" Menu • Cumulus Points: Additional points for employees • Banque Migros: Preferential rates for investment accounts, private accounts, and mortgage loans • Vacations: 5 weeks of vacation • Leisure and culture offer: Various sports and leisure offers • Ecole-club Migros: Partial reimbursement of training or leisure activities Only online applications submitted via the portal will be considered. Contact Monsieur Damien Michel Recruitment Specialist / HR Business Partner Write an email Did you not find a matching position? Activate a search subscription to receive suitable job offers by email. Create a "vacancy" subscription