Direct Buyer

Ref 2584537 | Date: 9 Oct 2026 Elsa Group is one of the leading industrial groups in the Swiss dairy economy and is part of the Migros group (Migros Industrie). Expert in the manufacture and packaging of dairy products as well as in the production, ripening and processing of cheeses and the production of plant-based products, Elsa Group brings together several sites working in a network. Direct Buyer Elsa Group is one of the leading industrial groups in the Swiss dairy economy and is part of the Migros group (Migros Industrie). Expert in the manufacture and packaging of dairy products as well as in the production, ripening and processing of cheeses and the production of plant-based products, Elsa Group brings together several sites working in a network. ### What you accomplish * Management of the most critical and strategic Packaging Purchasing category for ELSA Group * Active participation in the definition and implementation of Purchasing strategies by merchandise group in collaboration with MIGROS Industrie, ensuring the consideration of the organization's priorities and constraints * Proactive management of Purchasing risks and implementation of adequate measures for securing and diversifying the supplier portfolio * Evaluation and management of supplier performance as a whole, in collaboration with the stakeholders involved (Quality, R&D, Logistics etc.) * Preparation of tenders with the aim of optimizing the total costs of the company * Representation of the Purchasing function within the framework of product development projects: responsibility for the implementation and compliance of the Purchasing process from the definition of the functional need to contracting * Continuous improvement of the Purchasing process with the aim of optimizing the total cost of ownership (TCO), supplier quality and compliance with delivery deadlines ### What you bring * Education: Higher school * Specialization: in the technical or commercial field with specialization in Purchasing or Supply Chain * Professional experience: At least 5 years of experience in a similar position, knowledge of the world of Packaging and its specificities constitutes a real asset * Interpersonal skills, very good abilities to communicate and to work in a team * Spirit of initiative, leadership, sense of responsibility and organization * Acute sense of managing priorities and emergencies * Good knowledge of ERP systems (SAP S4 a plus) * French (B1) * German (B1) * English (A2) ### What we offer you * Working in good health: Health promotion (health day, vaccines, massages) / Advantageous offers for fitness centers * Flexible working hours: freedom to arrange working time * Flexible workplace/teleworking: possibility of spatial flexibility in the execution of the function * Maternity leave/paternity leave: 18 weeks of leave for maternity / 4 weeks for paternity leave * Mobility: Free parking * Social benefits: Significant discounts with insurance companies / Pension fund: 2/3 employer contributions * Catering: Daily menu at 6.-, <<Fourchette verte>> menu * Cumulus points: Additional points for employees * Migros Bank: Preferential rates for investment accounts, private accounts, and mortgage loans * Vacations: 5 weeks of vacation * Ecole-club Migros: Partial reimbursement for training or leisure * Leisure and culture offer: Various sports and leisure offers Only online applications submitted via the portal will be considered. Contact Mr. Damien Michel Recruitment Specialist / HR Business Partner Haven't found a matching position? Activate a search subscription to receive tailored job offers by email. [Create a <<vacant position>> subscription](< >) jpid9ab5600jm jpit1041jm jpiy26jm