Manpower Founded in 1948 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, Manpower is a leading international human resources company. Located in 75 countries worldwide, with over 3'000 branches, Manpower responds to the needs of its 400'000 customers. Specialists in the recruitment and selection of permanent and temporary personnel in various economic sectors, we have been existing in Switzerland for over 60 years with more than 300 employees in more than 40 branches. For our estimated client, we are looking for the following international profile: Purchasing Officer FOOD with German and English Tasks: - Research potential vendors - Compare and evaluate offers from suppliers - Negotiate contract terms of agreement and pricing - Track orders and ensure timely delivery - Review quality of purchased products - Enter order details (e.g. vendors, quantities, prices) into internal databases - Maintain updated records of purchased products, delivery information and invoices - Prepare reports on purchases, including cost analyses - Monitor stock levels and place orders as needed - Coordinate with warehouse staff to ensure proper storage - Attend trade shows and exhibitions to stay up-to-date with industry trends Requirements: - Proven work experience as a Purchasing Officer or Purchasing Agent in the Food & Beverage fields - Fluent in German, English and Italian - Good knowledge of vendor sourcing practices (researching, evaluating and liaising with vendors) - Hands-on experience with purchasing software (Europa 3000 or SAP) - Understanding of supply chain procedures - Solid analytical skills, with the ability to create financial reports and conduct cost analyses - Negotiation skills Branche: Nahrungsmittelproduktion Funktion: Einkauf/Procurement Führungsperson: Ja Anstellungsart: Festanstellung Karrierestufe: Management