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A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come.

Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love.

That’s what makes us Roche.

The Opportunity
We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Strategic Manufacturing Process Manager to join our dynamic team in Rotkreuz, Switzerland. In this key role, you will combine strategic thinking with operational excellence to drive sustainable improvements across the entire product lifecycle in close collaboration with our suppliers (focus on injection molding tool makers and automation suppliers). You will actively contribute to the technological advancement of both new and existing products, establish scalable standards, and significantly reduce total costs — all without compromising on quality and reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

Take strategic ownership of the supplier portfolio (focus on injection molding tool makers and automation suppliers): select, assess, and develop partners with a focus on innovation, new technologies, quality, and cost efficiency

Identify and implement technological and process improvements — also for existing products

Develop and establish standards to enable scalability and increase efficiency across product lines

Create business cases to evaluate and realize Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) improvements

Negotiate contract terms and conditions in collaboration with legal and commercial teams

Continuously evaluate and monitor the performance of suppliers using KPIs and other measurable criteria

Manage and resolve supplier issues and escalations to ensure a smooth supply chain.

Actively manage stakeholders, both internal and external — serving as the bridge between suppliers and Roche stakeholders
 

Who you are

A technical or scientific background, ideally with experience in strategic sourcing or supplier management 

Minimum of 5 years of experience in supplier management and strategic planning

A strong sense for technological trends combined with a sharp cost-awareness

Experience with standardization, modularization, or platform approaches is a plus

Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex topics

A passion for shaping impactful solutions in a dynamic and collaborative environment

Fluent in German and English

Are you ready to apply? We want someone who thinks beyond the job offered - someone who knows that this position can be an outstanding opportunity to craft the future of Roche.

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.