Purchasing Manager for Lantern managing procurement and vendor contracts across diverse categories. Building procurement processes and achieving substantial savings opportunities in a fast - growing environment.
About the role
- Procurement Manager responsible for sourcing materials in new product design at Sonova. Collaborating with R&D and Engineering to ensure strategic procurement alignment.
Responsibilities
- Lead procurement activities within projects, ensuring value added and timely sourcing of materials and services
- Partner with R&D and Engineering to integrate procurement strategies into product design and development
- Support VAVE (Value Analysis/Value Engineering) initiatives to drive cost optimization and continuous improvement
- Negotiate supplier contracts and manage relationships to deliver innovation, quality, and savings
- Maintain accurate material master data in SAP through the design and development phases
- Promote sustainable sourcing practices and contribute to Sonova’s digital procurement evolution
- Collaborate globally to align sourcing plans with business objectives and category strategies
Requirements
- Master’s degree in a commercial or technical discipline
- 3+ years of experience in direct procurement and project-based sourcing, ideally in a global organization, with a proven track record of delivering business value
- 3+ years of project management experience, ensuring timely and successful execution of projects
- Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and supplier relationship skills
- Solid understanding of target costing, supplier development, and value engineering
- Experience using SAP
- Fluent in English (written and spoken)
- Curious and forward-thinking — an AI enthusiast who explores how digital and data-driven tools can transform procurement
- PMP/MCIPS/IPMA/MBA qualification or experience in Medical, Automotive, or Technology industries are an advantage
Benefits
- Flexible hybrid working model
- Wide range of training opportunities
- Exceptional growth opportunities with individual development plans
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