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Operational Purchaser

Posted about 6 hours ago

  • Sector: MRO + Production
  • Contact: Paula Gutierrez
  • Expiry Date: 24 April 2025
  • Job Ref: JOB-43167

We are looking for an Operational Purchaser for one of our main clients in Switzerland for a temporary contract.

Tasks 

  • Process Purchase Orders: Effectively manage and process purchase orders, ensuring all details are accurate and completed on time.

  • Source with Accuracy: Identify and acquire materials that align with our high standards.

  • Update and manage purchasing data in SAP, including delivery dates, discounts, prices, and order confirmations.

  • Cultivate strong daily interactions with internal stakeholders and trusted suppliers, and engage in price and lead time negotiations when needed.

  • Manage with Attention: Oversee all aspects of purchase orders, including invoice control, resolving blocked shipments, and conducting market research.

  • Resolve and Improve: Review purchase order claims, address defects, and negotiate refunds to ensure operational excellence.

What we can offer

  • Temporary job possibility of long-term.

  • An exciting and challenging role in a dynamic environment

  • Various opportunities for professional and personal development

  • Chance to work on exciting, high-profile projects

  • A motivated and cheerful team that looks forward to working with you

Requirements 

  • A solid foundation with relevant vocational training or technical apprenticeship, coupled with several years of equivalent work experience

  • Exceptional communication skills in both written and spoken English

  • Proficiency in MS Office and SAP

  • Proactive, solution-oriented mindset and a flexible, collaborative team player who can inspire and influence

  • Customer-centric personality who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment

  • Results driven individual who executes with high personal accountability