Procurement

• Align Aebi Schmidt Group electronics & hydraulics requirements with key stakeholders and manufacturers
• Develop and implement the global electronics & hydraulics strategy and associated specific initiatives
• Establish global and regional partnerships and contracts with manufacturers
• Build an in-depth knowledge database and personal network
• Implement an electronics & hydraulics specification reference database
• Develop standard electronics & hydraulics specifications
• Review and further develop existing suppliers and partners
• Select and qualify new suppliers and partners through supplier management
• Drive and realize cost reduction initiatives and projects
• Negotiate prices and contracts with suppliers
• Continuously observe and analyze global procurement market trends
• Optimize purchased parts through innovative input from key suppliers and early involvement in product development

Strategic Category Manager sourcing electronics and hydraulics for specialised vehicle manufacturer Aebi Schmidt Group

Strategic Category Manager, Electronics – Hydraulics

Strategic Category Manager developing global electronics and hydraulics procurement strategies for Aebi Schmidt Group, a specialised vehicle and equipment manufacturer. Negotiating suppliers, contracts, and cost reductions.

• Ensure continuous availability of production, repair and spare part materials.
• Monitor inventory levels and replenishment proposals generated by Odoo.
• Anticipate shortages and coordinate mitigation actions with internal stakeholders.
• Support New Product Introduction by ensuring timely procurement of new components.
• Create, issue and maintain Purchase Orders in Odoo.
• Monitor order execution from creation to receipt.
• Coordinate with suppliers to resolve delivery issues and maintain reliable supply.
• Build strong day-to-day relationships with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier delivery performance and support operational issue resolution.
• Contribute to supplier transitions and qualification activities.
• Implement MRP calculation in our ERP Odoo.
• Maintain procurement parameters and purchasing master data to ensure reliable planning and replenishment.
• Contribute to inventory optimization and data quality.
• Work closely with Manufacturing, Stocks, Quality, Engineering and Finance to support operational priorities.

Purchasing Specialist managing supply chain activities for a drone company

Purchasing Specialist

Purchasing Specialist in the drone industry ensuring efficient procurement and materials availability. Managing purchase orders, supplier relationships, and cross-functional collaboration for operations.

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Strategic Sourcers
• Build and maintain strategic client relationships
• Oversee high-value sourcing initiatives across various IT categories
• Support and lead negotiations for large-scale supplier agreements
• Ensure compliance with client policies and procurement standards

Team Leader in IT Strategic Sourcing driving procurement solutions at Chain IQ

Head of Sourcing Technology Services

Team Leader in IT Strategic Sourcing at Chain IQ, leading a team to deliver procurement solutions. Overseeing sourcing initiatives and managing executive client relationships in a global environment.

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies to maximize efficiency and value.
• Analyse procurement costs and recommend cost-reduction methods.
• Negotiate and secure profitable deals for clients.
• Optimize sourcing procedures for efficiency.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders (VPs/MDs) to align on terms and processes.
• Lead end-to-end RFx processes using SaaS tools.
• Conduct cost/scenario analysis and benchmarking.
• Estimate and mitigate risks in sourcing.
• Monitor supplier market dynamics and anticipate shifts in negotiating power.
• Identify and partner with reliable vendors.
• Plan delivery quantities and timing.

Strategic Sourcer specializing in IT sourcing at Chain IQ

Sourcing Technology Services

Strategic Sourcer specializing in IT sourcing at Chain IQ, developing sourcing strategies and collaborating with senior stakeholders. Managing multiple procurement initiatives to ensure optimal value and compliance.

• Advise the development of end-to-end leadership in a meaningful portfolio in Primary Packaging space
• Develop and implement end-to-end Procurement strategies aligned with business needs
• Lead key supplier relationships and collaborative initiatives
• Supervise supplier contract negotiations
• Manage a team in the near future depending on the evolution of the category space

Senior Category Manager leading Procurement in Primary Packaging for healthcare

Senior Category Manager – Procurement

Senior Category Manager leading Procurement in Primary Packaging at Johnson & Johnson. Advising strategy and managing supplier relationships in healthcare innovation.

• Lead a workstream and coordinate related activities during client onboardings.
• Translate client requirements and commercial commitments into clear transition deliverables.
• Provide leadership across cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment, clarity, and disciplined execution without necessarily relying on formal reporting lines.
• Support the development of onboarding charters, governance inputs, milestones, roles, decision points, and readiness criteria from a procurement solution perspective.
• Provide subject matter input and guidance on procurement solution topics, ensuring that decisions are pragmatic, scalable, and aligned with Chain IQ delivery standards.
• Facilitate discussions with internal and client stakeholders to clarify requirements, dependencies, risks, and decision points.
• Ensure that key solution decisions are documented and aligned with transition governance, timelines, and readiness milestones.
• Support go-live readiness and handover into steady-state operations.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Chain IQ’s transition methodology, playbooks, templates, and reusable delivery standards.

Procurement Solution Lead at Chain IQ managing client onboarding programs

Transition Procurement Lead

Procurement Solution Lead at Chain IQ coordinating client onboarding programs for procurement solutions. Ensuring strong stakeholder alignment and disciplined execution in a dynamic environment.

• Take on a strategic and versatile role in a dynamic, rapidly changing, and high-growth environment.
• Lead complex projects related to tenders, contract negotiations and project management in facility management (CAPEX and OPEX).
• Identify optimization and bundling opportunities in line with performance and cost-reduction goals.
• Conduct market analyses and benchmarks to provide well-founded advice to network partners on category-specific issues.
• Build and maintain robust relationships with internal and external stakeholders and interface partners.
• Implement, further develop and improve company-wide standards in facility services.
• Oversee supplier management and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
• Prepare detailed expenditure and market analyses with relevant assessments.
• Collaborate closely with international teams to ensure globally consistent procurement practices.

Strategic Buyer managing complex procurement in facility services

Sourcing Facility Services

Strategic Buyer managing complex procurement projects in facility services for a global AI-driven Procurement Service Partner. Leading optimization efforts and building stakeholder relationships in a dynamic environment.

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