Procurement Manager

Oscilloquartz in Saint-Blaise, CH, seeks a Procurement Manager to support industrialization and production of atomic clock products. The role requires technical expertise, negotiation skills, and collaboration with global R&D and engineering teams.

The Procurement Manager will join Oscilloquartz’s team in Saint-Blaise to support the industrialization and production of atomic clock products. The company is growing and innovation-driven, aiming to build a future together with its employees.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost reduction efforts, price and contract negotiations, and component/supplier selection in collaboration with Global Component Engineering and R&D sites.
• Develop commodity strategies, identify preferred and strategic suppliers, and define supplier strategies.
• Negotiate Volume Purchase Agreements (VPAs), long-term Price Books, and step pricing structures.
• Negotiate optimal logistics terms (lead time, VMI, buffer stocks) and quality conditions aligned with ADVA and contract manufacturers’ requirements.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key decision-makers at suppliers.
• Monitor market, product, technology, and supplier trends to stay ahead of changes.
• Implement an early warning system for potential material shortages, lead time increases, or allocation issues.
• Collaborate closely with global R&D sites.
• Participate early in product development projects to ensure cost-effective, high-performance components are selected and available for pre-release and series production.
• Drive rationalization of components and suppliers.
• Support Product Line Management in cost reduction initiatives, including design-to-cost, manufacturability, testing, innovation, and material cost savings.
• Manage escalations related to material shortages or allocation issues.
• Oversee Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) activities.

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Business Administration, with strong technical knowledge.
• Experience in the Telecom/Networking industry or electronics sector.
• In-depth understanding of the IC industry, including FPGAs, ASSPs, CPLDs, and similar components.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong analytical and communication abilities.
• Business-fluent English.
• Proven negotiation skills.
• Team-oriented, able to work under pressure, reliable, and mobile.

About the company

Oscilloquartz is a growing company driven by innovation, committed to building a future with its employees. The company values talented individuals and believes continued success depends on hiring the most skilled people.

• Innovation-driven growth
• Commitment to employee development and future-building
• Focus on hiring top talent for sustained success

How to apply

Documents to submit:

• CV
• motivation letter
• copy of diplomas
• work certificates