Strategic Buyer

YOU WANT TO CHANGE PEOPLE’S LIVES?

At Hocoma, we do this every single day – developing innovative technologies that improve movement therapy for millions of patients worldwide.

As part of the HAI4M Group, we are shaping the future of rehabilitation together with Motek Medical. Since 2025, HAI4M has united leading expertise in robotics and immersive VR to drive innovation in movement therapy, research, and clinical practice – with a strong focus on data-driven, patient-centered care.

Hocoma Switzerland is the global market leader in robotic and sensor-based devices for functional movement therapy. For over 20 years, our solutions have been used in leading neuro-rehabilitation centers, top hospitals, and clinics worldwide, supporting patients across the full continuum of care – from acute treatment to outpatient therapy.

Join us and become part of a global network redefining rehabilitation standards – today and tomorrow.

YOUR IMPACT

As an experienced Strategic Buyer, you will lead strategic sourcing and supplier management activities within our procurement team. The Strategic Buyer ensures parts are available for smooth production, enabling growth and customer satisfaction. Overviews potential risks with suppliers assign to his/her own responsibility in relation to dependency and their growth capability and makes proposals to mitigate risks. Support the Director Global Procurement & Inventory to develop Hocoma’s Procurement Strategy and processes. Follow defined processes in the department to comply with international regulations. To ensure success as a Strategic Buyer you demonstrate sound knowledge of negotiation skills and experience in sourcing mechanical and/or Electronic Parts.

ARE YOU INSPIRED BY…

·         Sourcing and Contracting: Develop Hocoma sourcing strategies, select suppliers, and implement negotiated pricing and other conditions in Frame contracts for assigned commodities/work packages, ensuring optimal value and quality from suppliers. Negotiate Supplier Quality Agreements, General Terms Agreements, and other contractual terms to establish mutually beneficial partnerships.

·         Purchase Order Management: Support the creation and management of purchase orders. Ensures parts are available for smooth production, enabling growth and customer satisfaction.

·         Supplier Quality Assurance: Approve and qualify suppliers of the assigned commodities / work packages. Conduct yearly supplier evaluations to assess performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives within assigned commodities / work packages. Liaison between Procurement, Production, and Engineering for the timely resolution of suppliers' non-conformances and the avoidance of supply chain disruptions.

·         Obsolescence Management: Proactively manage obsolescence and sourcing challenges for end-of-life parts within assigned commodities/work packages to minimize disruptions to production.

·         Procurement Program Management: Manage supplier Development Programs in close collaboration with the Engineering Team within the assigned commodities / work packages. Support Engineering and Production Teams in any design-to-cost initiative within the assigned commodities / work packages.

·         Hocoma Procurement Governance and Strategy: Support the Director of Global Procurement & Inventory to develop and implement Hocoma’s strategy and processes, contributing insights and recommendations to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

·         Compliance and Ethics: Ensure compliance with international regulations and internal processes, maintaining adherence to international ethical standards in all procurement activities. Cultivate and maintain cooperative relationships with suppliers.

WE MATCH WITH PEOPLE WHO…

·         Take ownership and proactively drive solutions in a complex, regulated environment

·         Thrive in multidisciplinary, agile teams and collaborate effectively across functions

·         Combine strong analytical thinking with a hands-on, solution-oriented mindset

·         Maintain high quality and documentation discipline in line with medical device standards

·         Communicate clearly and transparently, and can influence stakeholders across the organization

·         Are motivated to innovate and push the boundaries of medical robotics

YOU BRING…

·         Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Economics/Administration with experience in the technical industry, and/or Engineering discipline, or a specialized procurement education, with a minimum of 8 years of experience in global procurement within complex industrial industries such as Medical Devices, Aviation, or Automotive.

·         Ethical Leadership: Demonstrated strong ethical behavior and cultural sensitivity in an international environment, with a passion for fostering positive relationships across diverse cultures.

·         Communication and Negotiation: Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with fluency in English (spoken and written), and spoken and written German (preferred).

·         Project Management: Proficiency in project management principles and experience managing procurement projects within a global context (is a plus).

·         Supply Chain Understanding: Good understanding of the impact and role of procurement on the overall supply chain, with the ability to collaborate effectively with finance, production, and other stakeholders.

·         Personal Attributes: Flexible, self-motivated, honest, reliable, proactive, and optimistic attitude towards work, with a strong commitment to driving results.

·         Technical Skills: Proficient in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and experience with ERP systems (Oracle experience is a plus). Experience conducting supplier audits is desirable.

·         Travel: Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% as required for supplier visits and other business-related activities.

LEADING. INNOVATIVE. RELIABLE. HUMANE. INTEGRITY. PASSIONATE.

That is what we stand for. What do you stand for?