Beschreibung
Founded in 1948 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, Manpower is a leading international human resources company. Located in 75 countries worldwide, with over 3’000 branches, Manpower responds to the needs of its 400’000 customers.
Specialists in the recruitment and selection of permanent and temporary personnel in various economic sectors, we have been existing in Switzerland for over 60 years with more than 300 employees in more than 40 branches.
For our client, we are looking for the following profile: Purchase ManagerResponsibilities:
- Lead and mentor a team of four procurement professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
- Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services.
- Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing with suppliers, ensuring favourable terms and maintaining strong supplier relationships.
- Monitor market trends, competitor strategies, and supplier performance to inform purchasing decisions.
- Collaborate with other departments to forecast demand, manage inventory levels, and support new product launches.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and international trade laws.
- Identify and mitigate risks in the supply chain to ensure business continuity.
Requirements:
- Business fluent Italian and English
- Proven experience as a Purchase Manager or in a similar role, with a focus on international procurement.
- Strong understanding of supply chain management, logistics, and global sourcing, particularly from China.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and leadership skills.
- Ability to analyse data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
- Proficiency in procurement software and tools.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.