Department Leader, Procurement

at  AliveDx

At AliveDx, we empower diagnostic insights, transform patient care, and innovate for life. With over 30-years in in-vitro diagnostics, we put the health of patients first by creating innovative solutions designed for faster diagnostic results. Alba–– our blood bank reagents portfolio–– and MosaiQ®–– one of the first multiplexing and multimodality automated testing platforms––are designed to make labs more efficient and clinical decision-making more effective. Our journey started as Alba Bioscience, and later, Quotient. Today, as AliveDx, we innovate for life.

DEPARTMENT LEADER, PROCUREMENT

AliveDx is looking for a Department Leader, Procurement to join our Supply Chain and Manufacturing Operations Function based in Eysins, Switzerland. This is a full-time and permanent position.

• Partner with key stakeholders to enhance quality, service, delivery and cost reduction, and innovation with strategic suppliers.
• Build, maintain and manage strong, strategic supplier relationships.
• Develop and execute effective negotiation strategies for contract re-negotiations and new supplier agreements.
• Identify and mitigate supplier performance risks, regulatory compliance issues, and market fluctuations to ensure business continuity.
• Optimize and rationalize the portfolio of indirect suppliers to improve quality, efficiency, simplicity and cost reduction.
• Establish and implement robust Procurement processes, ensuring compliance and audit readiness.
• Engage in new R&D product programs to ensure a strong procurement presence in supplier selection, onboarding and management
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, R&D, Quality and Finance to align procurement decisions with company objectives and operational efficiency.
• Work with Manufacturing and Planning to ensure strategic suppliers invest in sufficient capacity to support growth.
• Build business continuity through strategic inventory management or alternate sourcing strategies
• Implement best-in-class strategic supplier governance, including clear communication protocols, key performance tracking, and joint objectives.
• Manage the procurement budget to achieve cost-effective sourcing while maintaining quality and delivery timelines.
• Develop 3-year category strategies for major spend areas and tactical plans for execution.
• Contribute to developing and implementing a multi-year supply chain strategy
• Lead, mentor and develop the procurement team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement