The Oettinger Davidoff Group, with a revenue exceeding half a billion Swiss francs and over 4,000 employees worldwide, traces its roots back to 1875 and remains an independent family-owned business to this day. It is dedicated to the production, marketing, distribution, and retailing of premium cigars, tobacco products, and accessories. Its premium cigar business includes the brands Davidoff, AVO, Camacho, Cusano, Griffin’s, Private Stock, Zino, and Zino Platinum. Additionally, the Oettinger Davidoff Group distributes numerous brands under exclusive representation in several countries, including Haribo in Switzerland. The company is deeply rooted in the "crop-to-shop" philosophy, following a vertically integrated approach that spans from tobacco fields in the Dominican Republic and Honduras to its global network of 65 Davidoff flagship stores/satellites and strong retail partners in over 130 countries.
For our Procurement Team we search for a motivated and committed Strategic Buyer (m/f/x) 100%.
Responsibilities:
- Developing and implementing purchasing strategies to optimise procurement costs, delivery times and quality
- Operational and strategic responsibility for the procurement of components and products, often with technical requirements
- Conducting market analyses and identifying and selecting suitable suppliers
- Planning and conducting initial and process audits of suppliers
- Conducting negotiations and concluding framework agreements, as well as ensuring compliance with quality and cost targets
- Overseeing and managing purchasing projects in collaboration with internal departments such as marketing, logistics, service and sales
- Continuously optimising procurement processes and implementing innovative approaches
- Monitoring and maintaining purchasing data in SAP and creating relevant reports and analyses
- Using JIRA and Appian to support project and process management (desirable)
- Monitoring and implementing market requirements and regulations issued by authorities
- Requesting and maintaining data sheets and certificates from suppliers in accordance with requirements
Requirements:
- Completed training (e.g. mechanical engineering, furniture industry or service sector) with further training in business administration (HF or FH)
- Several years of professional experience in operational and strategic purchasing, ideally in a trading or manufacturing company
- In-depth knowledge of project management and proven experience in the successful management of projects
- Experience in working with marketing and/or development departments
- Proficiency in SAP or other ERP systems and sound knowledge of MS Office tools (especially Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
- Ideally knowledge of other IT tools such as JIRA and Appian
- Strong communication and negotiation skills as well as joined-up, strategic and solution-oriented thinking
- Fluent German and English (other languages an advantage)
We Offer You:
- An agile, stable, and internationally recognized family-owned company.
- A modern, state-of-the-art workplace at Maison Davidoff, with a fully equipped cafeteria, a garden, and just a few minutes' walk from Basel's main train station, with numerous food options nearby.
- A dynamic and multicultural work environment with modern tools and resources.
- Attractive working conditions, such as flexible working hours, home office options, five weeks of vacation per year, and much more.
- Attractive employee discounts on our products.
If we have sparked your interest, we look forward to receiving your complete application via the "Apply" button!
