Procurement & Supply Planning Manager 100%

Job Description

• Developing and implementing procurement strategies for direct and indirect materials for cost optimization, and enhancement of the supply chain efficiency in accordance with company policies.
• Identifying, evaluating, and selecting suppliers based on quality, reliability, cost-effectiveness and adherence to medical device industry standards and companies’ legal requirements.
• Negotiating contracts and terms with suppliers.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders to understand their requirements and align procurement activities with organizational goals.
• Managing supplier relationships, including ongoing performance evaluation, issue resolution and fostering long-terms partnerships.
• Monitoring raw materials and consumable goods inventory levels, analysing consumption patterns, and implementing inventory management strategies to manage stock levels and avoid shortages or excesses.

Your profile

• Minimum 5 years of experience in leading and coaching a team in a procurement manager function.
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, or Business Administration or related filed is preferred.
• APICS CSCP, CPIM Certification and/or Green Belt certification is preferred.
• Previous experience in medical device industry and knowledge of ISO 13485, GXP requirements is a must.
• Strong knowledge of procurement principles, best practices, vendor management and negotiation.
• Proven analytical skills, with ability to interpret data, identify trends and make data-driven decisions.
• Strong inventory management skills, and ability to plan and set up multiple priorities.
• Very good English skills, and at least a second language, German and/or French is preferred.
• Good communication skills to liaise with internal departments, external suppliers and stakeholders.
• Flexible, resilient, and team-oriented personality

The right decision: working at STAAR Surgical

STAAR Surgical offers you the ideal environment to develop your career and to progress professionally and personally, within a multicultural and international company. We also offer the following benefits:

• 40 working hours a week
• Modern working spaces
• Minimum 25 days of vacation
• Modern cafeteria spaces
• Free parking spaces
• Training and development plans
• Very good connections to public transportation
• Regular social company events such as summer party/winter party