Procurement Manager (m/f/d)

As part of the PureGym Group with around 2 million members, we are one of the three largest fitness chains in Europe and are therefore ideally positioned to continue pursuing and realizing our ambitious goals. In this way, we can make an even greater and more important contribution to the fitness and health of the Swiss population in the future.

Due to our strong growth, we are now looking for a Procurement Manager (m/f/d) on a 100% basis for our Swiss Headquarters in the greater Zurich area.

What you can expect from us:

• You partner the business unit and provide effective sourcing, tender, contracting & supplier management support across all internal functions, stakeholders, and areas of indirect spend
• You develop strong, credible, and effective relationships with all key stakeholders – communicate exceptionally and be a ‘go-to’ individual who is an extension of their team
• You apply appropriate ‘best practice’ discipline and controls to ensure all activities are delivered professionally & ethically, consider risk & compliance, and are legally compliant
• You work closely with the business unit to understand the strategy, identify opportunities, and contribute to the successful delivery of the Procurement plan
• You take ownership for all Procurement activities, from understanding the business requirements and strategy, through to contract signature and implementation
• You drive business EBITDA performance through the delivery of savings, rebates & efficiencies achieving all KPI’s
• You ensure effective support of supplier management practices and activities, with a continual drive for high-performance, risk mitigation, improvement & innovation
• You are the escalation point for any supplier and contract related issues
• You support the seamless transition in any supply chain changes, minimizing disruption to the business
• You ensure all Procurement activities & methods consider working capital and total cost of ownership, and achieve optimum operational, commercial, risk and legal positions
• You are a culture and values custodian, and a brand ambassador in all internal and external engagement
• You work closely with the Group Commercial Contracts Manager to negotiate robust contracts that meet our minimum requirements and ensuring initiative-taking management of all contract renewals
• You work closely with the Group Supply Chain Assurance Manager to mitigate risk through effective supply chain due diligence, risk management and responsible sourcing practices
• You own P2P approvals within the business unit

What you ideally bring with you:

• You have high-energy, move at pace and go the extra mile
• You can build strong & credible relationships with a wide stakeholder group, being seen as part of the team
• You are a natural person who work collaboratively with other and you are a collaborator - you are confident but have no ego and are comfortable rolling up their sleeves and getting stuck in
• You have strong negotiation, communication and influencing skills, both internal and external, with an ability to adapt both style and approach across multiple businesses & territories
• You are disciplined, remain calm under pressure, and have a natural ability to be innovative, think commercially and see the bigger picture
• You can influence and communicate persuasively in challenging situations with great instincts for making the right decision in a time pressured situation
• You are an initiative-taker who can lead multiple activities to targets and deadlines and use data and insight to influence key decisions
• You have a hunger to grow your career in Procurement and take every opportunity to develop yourself
• You live and breath our values in everything you do
• You have experience in a strategic indirect Procurement environment, with quantifiable achievements in a fast-paced multi-site business
• You have a solid understanding of commercial contracting & law
• You are a high-performer with high-standards and work ethics, and continually challenge yourself
• You have strong diligence and organisational skills, with the ability to work productively remotely
• You have excellent technical skills including the use of computer systems and reporting/presentation technique
• You are proficient in German and English; French is a Plus

What we offer:

Our benefits go beyond the core benefits outlined below and give the successful candidate an opportunity to grow and build a truly rewarding career.

• We offer a free gym membership for you + 1
• We offer exclusive perks with our benefits package, including substantial discounts on a variety of products and services, both within out gyms and through other external providers
• Our office is located in the greater Zurich area, including direct gym access
• Our working hours are flexible
• We provide 25 days of vacation + 1 personal day

Apply now in English and become part of the PureGym family. Together, let's give more people the opportunity to live a healthier life!