Commodity Manager General & Capital Expenses (m/f/d)
Workload: 100%
Location: Biel
Your tasks
- Define and drive the global category strategy for General & Administrative expenses and Capital Expenditure
- Lead strategic sourcing, tenders, negotiations, and supplier selection across a broad portfolio of indirect spend and investment categories
- Act as procurement lead for major capital investment projects, partnering closely with engineering, operations, finance and site management
- Manage the strategic supplier portfolio and build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across business functions and sites
- Define procurement policies and governance, and deliver sustainable savings, cost avoidance and total-cost-of-ownership improvements while mitigating commercial and compliance risks
Your profile
- University degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Finance or a related field; CIPS, CPSM or equivalent certification an advantage
- Significant experience in strategic procurement or category management, covering both General & Administrative spend and Capital Expenditure, ideally in an international, matrix-based, multi-site organization
- Proven track record leading complex, high-value sourcing and negotiation processes, with strong negotiation, analytical and project/change-management skills
- Confident engaging and influencing senior stakeholders without relying solely on hierarchical authority
- Fluent in English and German (oral and written); French or Italian, willingness to travel internationally, and Power BI skills (in particular the creation of your own dashboards) or experience working with artificial intelligence are additional advantages
UNITED MACHINING is one of the world's leading providers of complete solutions for precision components and tools manufacturers and the mold-making industry. The portfolio includes milling, EDM, laser texturing, laser micromachining, and additive manufacturing machines.
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Some of your Benefits
Great career opportunities: UNITED MACHINING provides many opportunities regarding career growth. We also offer a dedicated talent management process (MyNextBigStep) to boost your career.
Excellent learning tools: At UNITED MACHINING we provide development opportunities for everyone. We offer global learning tools as well as trainings and specialized courses.
Sustainability and innovation focus: We have high sustainability and innovation goals. Let's work towards a sustainable future together.
About us
UNITED MACHINING is one of the world's leading providers of complete solutions for precision components and tools manufacturers and the mold-making industry. The portfolio includes milling, EDM, laser texturing, laser micromachining, and additive manufacturing machines. Additionally, the division offers spindles, automation, tooling, and digitalized solutions backed by unrivaled customer services and support.
UNITED MACHINING includes the brands AGIE CHARMILLES, CHARMILLES, MIKRON MILL, LIECHTI, STEP TEC and SYSTEM 3R.
UNITED MACHINING is headquartered in Biel, Switzerland, and currently has over 3'000 employees on over 50 sites worldwide.
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Your contact
Nina Etter
Personnel Specialst
+41 32 366 11 11
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United Machining Mill AG
Roger-Federer-Allee 7
2504 Biel
Schweiz
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