Procurement Specialist - Exclusive
EMEA Recruitment ·www.emearecruitment.com
Apply directEMEA Recruitment has been exclusively appointed to secure a Procurement Specialist – External Sourcing & OEM on behalf of an established international manufacturing group based in Canton Aargau.
Managing the global sourcing portfolio for finished third-party products and sub-assemblies (OEM/ODM), this role bridges strategic category management with operational supply chain execution across European markets.
Location: Canton Aargau, Switzerland (Hybrid: 3 Days Onsite / 2 Days Remote)
Type: Permanent, full-time (100%)
Key Focus of the Procurement Specialist:
Strategic Sourcing & Category Ownership: Manage end-to-end purchasing and TCO reduction initiatives for third-party manufactured products and sub-assemblies
Supplier & Contract Management: Lead commercial relationships, frame contract negotiations, pricing indexation, and SLAs across international OEM/ODM suppliers in Europe and Asia
Supply Continuity & NPI: Partner with Quality, Logistics, and R&D to mitigate supply risks, resolve escalations, and source compliant new product components
Operational Excellence: Maintain procurement master data and analytics in SAP (MM/SD) while driving landed-cost optimization
Requirements:
3–6 years of strategic procurement or category management experience focusing on finished goods, external products, or OEM sourcing
Background in technical manufacturing, industrial components, electrical/mechanical equipment, or related technical industries
Fluent in German and English (both required); French or Italian is a strong advantage
Proficiency in SAP MM/SD, strong commercial/technical acumen, and located within commuting distance of Canton Aargau
Valid right to work in Switzerland (EU/EFTA passport or valid Swiss work permit)
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