Procurement Manager

Our company is involved in the supply of high-quality products and services intended for diagnostic laboratories. Focus, accountability and commitment are the fundamental values that permeate our company culture, as well as a strong orientation towards our customers and a multicultural environment.

Bio-Rad is looking for a Procurement Manager (100%) for its site in Cressier/FR.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Management of Regional Commodity Teams: Lead and support the EMEA commodity team to ensure effective procurement strategies and operations
• Supply Assurance: Act as the primary escalation point for supply assurance issues, ensuring that materials are available to meet production schedules
• Material Cost Productivity (MCP): Develop and implement strategies to achieve cost savings and improve material cost productivity at the site level
• Supplier Relationship Management: Maintain and develop strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure the best terms and conditions for the company
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks in the supply chain to ensure continuity of supply
• Contract Negotiation: Negotiate contracts with suppliers to secure advantageous terms
• Performance Monitoring: Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to procurement activities.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, such as production, quality, and finance, to ensure alignment of procurement activities with overall business objectives
• Compliance: Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies and regulatory requirements

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field, a Master's degree or relevant certification (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) is a plus
• Proven experience in procurement, with a focus on direct materials, experience in managing teams and working in a manufacturing environment is preferred
• Confirmed negociation, communication and leadership skills
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, strong organizational and project management skills, ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines, ability to analyze data and make informed decisions
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Proficiency in procurement software and tools

What we offer

Bio-Rad's biggest asset is its people, and the reason why our Total Rewards deliver programs that provide value, quality, and inclusivity while satisfying the diverse needs of our evolving workforce. We’re proud to offer a variety of options, including:  

• Competitive salary 
• Company restaurant 
• Annual bonus & salary review 
• Contribution to fitness subscription 
• Employee assistance programme
• Training & Development programs, with access to LinkedIn Learning
• International environment

If you feel attracted by this opportunity and would like to take on new challenges, please submit your complete application (covering letter, CV, copies of work certificates and diplomas, etc.). We'd love to get to know you.

Equal opportunities: Bio-Rad is committed to preventing discrimination and promoting equal opportunities. All our positions are open to people with disabilities. Don't hesitate to apply!

Non-solicitation: Bio-Rad does not accept agency CVs unless the agency has been authorized by a Bio-Rad recruitment representative. Please do not submit resumes unless authorized. Bio-Rad will not pay any fees related to unsolicited resumes.