Your responsibilities Align Aebi Schmidt Group electronics & hydraulics requirements with Key Stakeholders and Manufacturers Develop and implement the global electronics & hydraulics strategy and associated specific initiatives (independent role, no team to lead) Establish global and regional partnerships and contracts with manufacturers, including in-depth knowledge data base and personal network Implement electronics & hydraulics specification reference database and develop standard electronics & hydraulics specifications Review and further development of existing as well as selection and qualification of new suppliers and partners (supplier management) Drive and realize cost reduction initiatives/projects Price and contract negotiations with suppliers Continuous observation and analysis of global trends in the procurement markets Optimization of purchased parts through innovative impulses from key suppliers (early involvement in the product development process)
The Aebi Schmidt Group... ...is a globally leading manufacturer of specialised vehicles and equipment. Headquartered in Switzerland, the Group employs around 6,000 people and generated net sales of approximately USD 1.9 billion in 2025. The company operates in 17 countries with its own sales and service organisations and has more than 70 locations worldwide, including more than a dozen production facilities as well as an extensive network of conversion, retrofit and service centres. The Group's core business includes vehicles and equipment for snow removal and de-icing, sweepers, chassis, commercial vehicles and bodies for a wide range of commercial fleets and applications. In addition, the Group manufactures vehicles and equipment for municipal services and airport operations, as well as for the management of steep and challenging terrain. Its broad portfolio is organised into eleven established product brands.