Donzé Baume Buyer
Donzé-Baume is a Swiss industrial employer operating in a precision-driven segment of the luxury supply chain. The company emphasizes craftsmanship, technical excellence and close collaboration with suppliers and internal design/production teams. As part of the regional cluster of specialist manufacturers, it offers roles that combine operational rigor with attention to premium quality standards.
- Define and execute procurement strategy for assigned categories to ensure continuity of supply, cost competitiveness and alignment with product quality targets
- Source, qualify and develop suppliers; lead commercial negotiations and contractual arrangements
- Manage RFQ and tender processes, analyse proposals and recommend supplier selection based on total cost of ownership
- Collaborate with engineering, quality and production teams to translate specifications into procurement requirements and resolve non-conformances
- Monitor supplier performance through KPIs; implement corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives
- Maintain inventory targets through demand forecasting, order planning and liaison with planning/warehouse teams
- Ensure procurement compliance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements, and support sustainability and traceability objectives
- Prepare procurement reports and contribute to budgeting and cost saving projects
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business administration, engineering or equivalent professional experience
- Proven negotiation skills and commercial acumen in a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Experience managing suppliers and contracts in a technically demanding sector
- Strong analytical ability and comfort with pricing, total cost analysis and KPI tracking
- Fluency in French is strongly recommended for this location; professional English is an advantage
- Strategic sourcing
- Supplier negotiation
- Contract management
- RFQ and tender management
- Inventory planning and control
- Quality assurance collaboration
- Supplier performance management
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
Mid-level procurement professional with approximately 3–5 years of hands-on experience in purchasing or supply chain roles, preferably within manufacturing, precision engineering or luxury goods supply chains.
Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering or comparable professional qualification.
This position is listed in Les Breuleux, Jura, near La Chaux-de-Fonds, in Switzerland. Donzé Baume is actively recruiting for this and 718 other open jobs in Switzerland.
The workplace culture values Swiss precision, technical expertise and long-term supplier relationships. Teams operate collaboratively across engineering, quality and production lines, with an emphasis on disciplined processes and continuous improvement.
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