(Junior) Operational Procurement Specialist
Manpower, leading international industrial organization based in Zurich, is seeking an (Junior) Operational Procurement Specialist for a 7-month on-site contract position, starting in January, within a highly technical and production-focused environment.
The role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced operational purchasing professional to manage end-to-end procure-to-pay activities, work closely with internal stakeholders, and collaborate with suppliers in a fast-paced industrial setting. The position is best suited for a hands‑on, detail‑oriented individual with strong SAP experience who enjoys working on‑site and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
Your Key Responsibilities
* Process purchase requisitions and convert them into purchase orders
* Source products and services and support supplier selection activities
* Negotiate pricing and commercial terms within defined frameworks
* Obtain and follow up on order confirmations and monitor supplier delivery performance
* Maintain and update SAP master data (SAP S/4HANA, SAP MM)
* Collaborate with Accounts Payable to ensure accurate and timely invoice processing and resolve invoice discrepancies
* Support contract administration and supplier performance management
* Handle quality cases (e.g., defects, non-conformities)
* Act as an interface between production, sales, development, quality management, and suppliers
* Contribute to the continuous improvement, digitalization, and automation of purchasing processes
Your Background
* Commercial or technical education; further training in purchasing or logistics is an advantage
* 3 years of experience in operational purchasing or a comparable role
* Solid experience with SAP S/4HANA, especially SAP MM
* Experience in an industrial environment; MEM industry experience is a plus
* Ability to work independently with general supervision
* Structured and solution‑oriented problem‑solving approach
I look forward to receiving your CV. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Aneta Andrzejewska at +41 58 307 2967 or connect via LinkedIn: Aneta Andrzejewska. Even if this particular role isn't the right fit for you, we’d still love to hear from you.
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