Strategic Purchaser (Orthopedics, Traumatology, and Sports Medicine) | Strategische/r Einkäufer/in Orthopädie, Traumatologie und Sportmedizin (a) 80-100%

Hirslanden AG

Glattpark (Opfikon), ZH, Switzerland
Published Nov 12, 2025
Part-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role involves driving strategic purchasing and supplier management specifically within the fields of Orthopedics, Traumatology, and Sports Medicine for Hirslanden, Switzerland's largest medical network. You will be responsible for defining the strategic direction of product groups, developing lean and economically viable supplier and article portfolios, and ensuring standardization across the group. A core part of the job is preparing and executing complex negotiations with suppliers, continuously optimizing costs in collaboration with clinical users, and participating in national and international working groups and projects. Furthermore, you will ensure strict compliance with Swiss medical legislation (HMG and MepV) across the clinics. This position requires strong analytical skills, a systematic approach, and excellent negotiation abilities, ideally complemented by professional experience in a medical functional area.

Required Skills

Education

Medical and/or economic education (Bachelor's or Master's degree) combined with adequate further education in purchasing (e.g., Certified Purchasing Specialist or equivalent).

Experience

  • Professional experience in a medical functional area (a major advantage)
  • Proven negotiation security and assertiveness
  • Experience in systematic and conceptual thinking

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)French (Intermediate)

Additional

  • Must ensure and implement compliance with the Swiss Therapeutic Products Act (HMG) and the Medical Devices Ordinance (MepV). High resilience and strong contact and communication skills required.