Lead the relationship with the suppliers from defined portfolioCoordinate the communication between SRT and suppliers seeking continuous improvement and strong co-operation buildingSpend responsibility of CHF ~35.0 Mio p.A.Negotiate and complete supplier contracts that significantly reduce total cost of supply without compromise to delivery or service performanceAchieve agreed procurement savings, through specific category sourcing projects, tenders and contract re-negotiationsContinually understand and monitor product consumption and spend profiles for responsible portfolioRigorously focus on reducing non-compliant spend along with the proper communicationPersistently seek opportunities to reduce the associated supply base by working with sites to eliminate sources of supply and thereby focus on total commercial and service leverage with few suppliersConstantly develop product and supplier market knowledgePrepare and lead supplier quarterly and yearly business reviewsDefinition and implementation of new supplier strategy (MRO Network)Prepare and participate onsite supplier audits (quality and processes)

Managing a purchased service budget for aircraft component repair services for all component services customers (CHF ~140.0 Mio p.A.)Operational management of extensive supplier network (~300 repair vendors)Develop operational procurement organization in new markets (Miami, Kuala Lumpur, Belgrade) and improve global repair purchasing processesImplementation of lean management cultureManaging warranty processes and claims for Boeing and Airbus fleetsAssures compliance in execution of supplier contracts in collaboration with Strategic Procurement and Quality departmentEnsures compliance with regulatory requirements requested by customers and quality standardsAssure evaluation and implementation of new repair vendorsPrepare and participate supplier negotiations and business reviewsManaging 25 employees in four regions (Zürich, Belgrade, Miami and Kuala Lumpur), creation of team cultureResponsible and accountable for cost center budget and head countDeputize the Vice President ICS ProcurementPrepare and participate onsite supplier audits (quality and processes)Lead or support various projects within procurement (i.e. Business transformation and department reorganizations, cost improvement projects, customer implementations or phase outs etc.)

Purchasing and management of components and coordination of repair services in view of changing customer requirements and market conditionsGuaranteeing on-schedule procurement and preparation of materialsResponsible for achieving annual, specified quantitative and qualitative targetsSystematic controlling of relevant key financial data and measured performance valuesTechnical staff management and development (8 FTE),Assisting in planning and calculation of material requirementsCorrespondence and contact with domestic and foreign suppliers (E/G)Management of article and master dataSubstituting for superior in his absence (16 FTE)Preparation of special analyses (ad-hoc)Project participation

Systematic controlling of key financial data, product-range attributes and promotionsPreparation of forecasts for dynamic OTB management and flexible application of value changes (in-season management)Budgeting process (district/places of business)Assisting buyer in product-range strategy, action planning and conceptual product-range planning with analyses and evaluationsResponsible for achieving annual specified quantitative TargetsCorrespondence and contact with domestic and foreign suppliers (E/G/F)Staff management and development (1 FTE), creation of team culturePreparation of special analyses (ad-hoc)Supporting development of analysis and reporting instrumentsIT project participation (EDI, SAP implementation)