Category Manager (CAPEX) - (Senior Buyer) - 854
Category Manager (CAPEX) - CSA (Civil, Structural & Buildings Interior works)
For our client, a leading global biotechnology and biopharmaceutical manufacturing company, we are looking for an experienced Category Manager (CAPEX) - CSA (Civil, Structural & Buildings Interior works)
Canton of Valais | on site | 12 months -with potential extension
- Start: September 2026 (subject to availability)
- End: (with potential extension)
- Location : Visp, (Onsite).
Role Purpose
Lead the development and execution of category strategies for Civil, CSA (Civil, Structural & Buildings Interior works) packages within CAPEX projects. Ensure alignment between engineering requirements, project execution needs and supply market capabilities to deliver safe, compliant, cost-competitive and schedule-driven solutions.
Key Accountabilities
- Define and deploy category strategy for CSA (civil works, structural steel, buildings)
- Lead sourcing, tendering and supplier selection for CSA packages
- Drive commercial negotiations including contracts, frameworks and pricing structures
- Partner with Engineering, Construction and Project teams to ensure early procurement involvement
- Manage strategic supplier relationships and contractor performance
- Drive cost optimization, benchmarking and value engineering across projects
- Ensure risk management for construction activities (schedule, cost, HSE and supply risk)
- Ensure compliance with GMP, EHS and construction standards
- Translate category strategies into project-specific sourcing and execution plans
- Monitor contractor performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives
Profile / Experience
- 10-15 years experience in Procurement, Category Management or Construction sourcing
- Strong experience in pharmaceutical / life sciences CAPEX projects
- Proven experience in CSA / construction sourcing
- Strong track record in complex negotiations and contract management
- Experience in large CAPEX projects (greenfield / brownfield)
- Solid understanding of construction execution, engineering and project lifecycle
- Education: Degree in Engineering (Civil, Structural, Construction) or Business. Technical background strongly preferred.
Core Competencies:
- Strong commercial, strategic and analytical mindset
- Deep understanding of CAPEX and construction procurement
- Excellent negotiation and influencing skills
- Strong stakeholder management across Engineering, Construction and Project teams
- Risk management and decision-making capability
- High level of ownership and delivery focus
Category Manager (CAPEX) - (Senior Buyer) - 854
Category Manager (CAPEX) - CSA (Civil, Structural & Buildings Interior works)
For our client, a leading global biotechnology and biopharmaceutical manufacturing company, we are looking for an experienced Category Manager (CAPEX) - CSA (Civil, Structural & Buildings Interior works)
Canton of Valais | on site | 12 months -with potential extension
- Start: September 2026 (subject to availability)
- End: (with potential extension)
- Location : Visp, (Onsite).
Role Purpose
Lead the development and execution of category strategies for Civil, CSA (Civil, Structural & Buildings Interior works) packages within CAPEX projects. Ensure alignment between engineering requirements, project execution needs and supply market capabilities to deliver safe, compliant, cost-competitive and schedule-driven solutions.
Key Accountabilities
- Define and deploy category strategy for CSA (civil works, structural steel, buildings)
- Lead sourcing, tendering and supplier selection for CSA packages
- Drive commercial negotiations including contracts, frameworks and pricing structures
- Partner with Engineering, Construction and Project teams to ensure early procurement involvement
- Manage strategic supplier relationships and contractor performanceDrive cost optimization, benchmarking and value engineering across projects
- Ensure risk management for construction activities (schedule, cost, HSE and supply risk)
- Ensure compliance with GMP, EHS and construction standards
- Translate category strategies into project-specific sourcing and execution plans
- Monitor contractor performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives
Profile / Experience
- 10-15 years experience in Procurement, Category Management or Construction sourcing
- Strong experience in pharmaceutical / life sciences CAPEX projects
- Proven experience in CSA / construction sourcing
- Strong track record in complex negotiations and contract management
- Experience in large CAPEX projects (greenfield / brownfield)
- Solid understanding of construction execution, engineering and project lifecycle
- Education: Degree in Engineering (Civil, Structural, Construction) or Business. Technical background strongly preferred.
- Languages: German: Fluent (mandatory) | English: Fluent (mandatory)
Core Competencies:
- Strong commercial, strategic and analytical mindset
- Deep understanding of CAPEX and construction procurement
- Excellent negotiation and influencing skills
- Strong stakeholder management across Engineering, Construction and Project teams
- Risk management and decision-making capability
- High level of ownership and delivery focus
Desired Skills and Experience
Capex, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Contract Management, High level of ownership, proactivity, and delivery focus, Negotiation, Procurement, Project Management
Strong analytical, risk management and decision-making capability, Strong commercial & strategic mindset, Supplier Management, Technical background (Civil Engineering) is strongly preferred
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