Senior Procurement with team lead 80-100%

We are looking for new teammates!

This is us

Movora is a global company focused on the advancement of   animal health. Rooted in veterinary orthopedics, Movora’s foundation is built on three decades of advancements in animal mobility. The group utilizes legacy expertise to deliver a broad range of innovative products by bringing together key leaders in veterinary medical technology to deliver progressive solutions. Collectively,  we serve customers in more than 50 markets from 13 offices around the world. 

Movora embodies a philosophy of always caring. Anticipating consumer needs and offering reliable solutions, alongside   education, provides our customers with value beyond product. We are proudly forward thinking. We prioritize reinvention, individuality, and always making the next leap in innovation. 

To strengthen our position in the veterinary orthopedics market and to accelerate the success of our fast-growing company, we are looking for a Senior Procurement with team lead 80-100%

In this role, you will lead a team while overseeing our procurement activities in Zurich, in close collaboration with the global team, to ensure the smooth operations of our supply chain. Your focus will be on strategically and operatively managing procurement processes, negotiating with suppliers, overseeing the warehousing processes, and collaborating   cross-functionally to achieve organizational goals

Your mission

• Lead and mentor a small procurement team, fostering a collaborative work environment
• Develop and implement an effective procurement strategy for Zurich aligned with global strategy and company objectives
• Ensure availability of all purchased materials (raw, semi-finished, and finished goods) for further processing
• Act as a sparring partner to engineering in managing local suppliers
• Collaborate cross-functionally (engineering, customer service, finance, sales) to ensure seamless procurement coordination
• Identify suppliers, negotiate contracts, and manage relationships to secure optimal terms and quality
• Work closely with sales to develop accurate demand forecasts
• Analyze and optimize procurement processes to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness. 
• Prepare and present regular procurement performance reports, including KPIs and  cost-saving initiatives, to the executive team

• Advanced Federal Diploma of Higher Education in   Business Administration or Purchasing (Betriebswirtschafter HF / dipl.   Einkaufsleiter), or equivalent education in procurement
• Proven experience in procurement and supply chain management; a minimum of 2 years in a leadership or team lead role within the MedTech industry is preferred
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build and maintain supplier relationships
• Technical affinity and economic/commercial understanding
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities to make data-driven decisions
• Exceptional communication and people skills for effective collaboration across departments and with external partners
• Hands-on and can-do mentality
• Excellent verbal and written communication in German and English; any additional language is a plus
• Experience with the ERP Microsoft Business Central is a plus

• A diverse field of activity in a dynamic emerging company with a refreshing spirit 
• An international environment, a motivated team that appreciates open, cooperative exchanges and supports each other
• Flexible working hours: it's the results that  matter, not the clock
• The opportunity to take responsibility, help shaping  the company's future and implementing solutions
• We contribute to public transport passes and/or bicycle maintenance expenses
• We invest in the future of our employees and support further education both financially and with dedicated time
• Join our epic summer and winter events
• Robust pension, full health coverage and insurance protection
• Join our wellbeing program, designed with your health and wellbeing in mind
• Get to know even more benefits; after you’re application!

 We are looking forward to receiving your informative application including a motivation letter per email to [email protected]