Manager Procurement NPI
Manager Procurement NPI
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Manager Procurement NPI
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Who we are
At Sonova, we envision a world where everyone can enjoy the delight of hearing. This vision inspires us and fuels our commitment to developing innovative solutions that improve hearing health and human connection - from personal audio devices and wireless communication systems to hearing aids and cochlear implants. We're dedicated to providing outstanding customer experiences through our global audiological care services, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to engage fully with the world around them.
Guided by a culture of continuous improvement that fosters resilience and self-motivation, our team is united by a shared commitment to excellence and a deep sense of pride in our work, each of us playing a vital role in creating meaningful change,
Here you’ll find a diverse range of opportunities that span both consumer and medical solutions and the freedom to shape your career while making an impact on the lives of others. Join us in our mission to create a more connected world, where every voice is heard and every story matters.
Staefa, Switzerland
Sonova is seeking a Procurement Manager to join our dynamic team in Stafa, Switzerland, where you will be responsible for coordinating procurement activities for new product design and development projects across Sonova’s global Operations. You will act as a strategic partner to R&D, Engineering, Quality, Marketing and Category Management — ensuring sourcing excellence from concept through launch.
In return for your passion for collaboration, strategic thinking, communication, and innovation, you’ll find yourself in an environment where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are valued, and technology is embraced. You’ll have the freedom to make an impact in a fast-evolving, purpose-driven organization that values growth, agility, and creativity.
More about the role
- Lead procurement activities within projects, ensuring value added and timely sourcing of materials and services
- Partner with R&D and Engineering to integrate procurement strategies into product design and development
- Support VAVE (Value Analysis/Value Engineering) initiatives to drive cost optimization and continuous improvement
- Negotiate supplier contracts and manage relationships to deliver innovation, quality, and savings
- Maintain accurate material master data in SAP through the design and development phases
- Promote sustainable sourcing practices and contribute to Sonova’s digital procurement evolution
- Collaborate globally to align sourcing plans with business objectives and category strategies
More about you
- Master’s degree in a commercial or technical discipline
- 3+ years of experience in direct procurement and project-based sourcing, ideally in a global organization, with a proven track record of delivering business value
- 3+ years of project management experience, ensuring timely and successful execution of projects
- Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and supplier relationship skills
- Solid understanding of target costing, supplier development, and value engineering
- Experience using SAP
- Fluent in English (written and spoken)
- Curious and forward-thinking — an AI enthusiast who explores how digital and data-driven tools can transform procurement
- PMP/MCIPS/IPMA/MBA qualification or experience in Medical, Automotive, or Technology industries are an advantage
More About What We Offer
As one of the world’s leading hearing care providers headquartered in Switzerland, we’re committed to building an inclusive culture. We want to create an environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work, through our flexible hybrid working model.
We offer a wide range of training opportunities for both your professional and personal development, and there are exceptional growth opportunities with individual development plans.
For this vacancy only direct applications will be considered. #LI-NB1
Sonova is an equal opportunity employer.
We team up. We grow talent. We collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds to win with the best team in the market place. We guarantee every person equal treatment in regard to employment and opportunity for employment, regardless of a candidate’s ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation or marital status, gender, genetic identity, age, disability or any other legally protected status.
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