IT Procurement Buyer
About the job
- A higher-education degree at Master's level from a University of Applied Sciences (HES) or equivalent is required.
- At least five years of confirmed procurement experience, including an initial confirmed experience in IT procurement, is required.
- Fluent French reading, speaking, and writing skills are required.
- Very good English skills at C1 level are required.
- Excellent proficiency and knowledge of IT tools are required.
- Centralize the various needs arising from the hospital network and lead appropriate procurement processes in compliance with public procurement rules.
- Develop and deploy the procurement strategy for the IT category across the hospital network.
- Manage and control the supplier panel for the category.
- Lead tender processes in collaboration with internal clients, from defining the need through contracting with the supplier.
- Help animate the network of hospitals affiliated with CAIB by sharing procurement expertise and knowledge of market trends.
- A recognized Master's degree in procurement is preferred.
About the company
Geneva University Hospitals runs a network of about 10 hospital sites and 30 care facilities to deliver medical treatment, teaching, and research. It combines patient care with education for health professionals and scientific work, supporting patients with integrated clinical services, advanced diagnostics, and translational research that moves discoveries from the lab to the bedside. The network differentiates itself by serving as an international reference for excellence in medicine, guided by four values—quality, service, innovation and responsibility—and by offering multiple centers of excellence and translational labs at a large scale. Its goal is to provide access to the best possible care for all patients while advancing medical knowledge through teaching and research.
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Headquarters
Geneva, Switzerland
Founded
1995
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- HUG posted CHF 34.8 million surplus in 2025, reversing pandemic-era deficits.
- HUG launched 2026-2030 strategy after 30th anniversary celebrations, signaling renewed investment.
- HUG’s top-20 ranking and specialty gains support recruiting and referral growth.
What critics are saying
- Geneva’s 2026 budget fight triggered HUG staff strike threats over pay freezes.
- Cour des comptes slammed HUG governance in November 2025, issuing twelve recommendations.
- HUG’s complex 13,000-person, CHF 2.4 billion operation faces execution risk under scrutiny.
What makes Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève unique
- HUG ranked 19th globally in Newsweek 2026, validating elite clinical reputation.
- HUG won Pfizer’s 2026 biomedical prize for personalized cancer vaccine research.
- HUG opened Geneva’s ambulatory surgery center in May 2026, strengthening same-day care.
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Benefits
- Flexible Work Hours