strategic buyer - sheet metal & mechanical assemblies.

Location: Kreuzlingen, Thurgau (CH) ? Ideal for local Swiss candidates or cross-border commuters from Germany

Position Type: Permanent
Full-time (100%)

Work Style: On-site focus in a dynamic manufacturing environment

The Opportunity

Do you have a deep understanding of metal fabrication, strong commercial instincts, and a passion for heavy machinery?

Our client is a global authority in designing and manufacturing specialized, heavy-duty vehicles (5 to 40 tons) built for extreme mobility and defense applications. They are expanding their supply chain operations in Kreuzlingen and need a hands-on, commercially sharp Strategic Buyer to take ownership of their sheet metal and complex mechanical commodities.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Drive Commodity Strategy: Formulate and execute long-term sourcing strategies for sheet metal, raw metals, and high-complexity welded assemblies.
• Expand the Global Network: Analyze global markets, source new high-performing vendors, and expand strategic supplier partnerships.
• Lead Sourcing & Negotiations: Spearhead framework agreements, champion cost-optimization projects, and maintain strict contract compliance.
• Elevate Supplier Performance: Partner with Supplier Quality Management (SQM) to conduct audits, evaluate performance, and ensure top-tier deliverability.
• Bridge Engineering & Purchasing: Act as the strategic procurement interface for R&D during New Product Development (NPD), translating technical blueprints into optimized commercial terms.