Powering transformation for a sustainable future
At WinGD and across the shipping industry we face unprecedented change as we strive to bring greater sustainability into our global business. As marine engine designers our responsibility in this is significant. A career with WinGD has an impact on shaping a better world for tomorrow.
As a leading developer of the two-stroke engines that power merchant shipping, our people drive innovative solutions for our customers on a global scale. Headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, since its inception in 1893, WinGD continues the legacy of the Sulzer Corporation through innovation in design.
Our success in this ever evolving, competitive environment is based on the drive, innovation and collaboration of our diverse employee population, over 420 people worldwide, representing over 25 different nationalities. Come, be a part of this change.
WinGD is looking for a
Project Purchaser
Responsibilities:
* Purchasing support and coordination for project purchasing activities globally, especially for hybrid and retrofit projects
* Support local procurement organisation with task within the operative purchasing,
* Day-to-day purchasing of materials and services
* Monitoring of delivery dates and active problem solving in case of delivery delays
* Close cooperation with various departments and continuous support of strategic purchasers, supplier development and contract management
* Maintenance of master data in our ERP system (SAP S/4 HANA)
* Handling and coordination of claims and warranty cases
General Skills and competencies:
* Excellent negotiation skills with a track record of building and maintaining strong supplier relationships to drive cost efficiencies and supply chain reliability.
* Project management and problem-solving ability
* Technical understanding and ability to ready technical drawings
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of effectively engaging with cross-functional, multinational teams, and external stakeholders.
* High level of commitment, self-motivated and team spirit
Education:
* Completed vocational Swiss training EFZ (Berufslehre) and ideally further training as a purchasing specialist (m/f/d) or technical merchant (m/f/d) with a federal certificate
* Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field, preferably complemented by technical knowledge in mechanical engineering or a relevant discipline.
Languages:
* Fluency in spoken and written English mandatory
* Good knowledge of German, at least B2.
* Further languages of advantage
Our offer:
* An opportunity to shape the sustainability and environmental impact of the shipping industry. WinGD is on the leading edge of the technology which is shaping the future of the shipping industry
* A dynamic working environment, blending a long history of technology expertise with industry leading innovation across a global network
* Award winning and extraordinary products
* Multi-cultural and interdisciplinary teams offering diverse perspectives and collaborative thinking
* Dynamic and interactive working conditions. WinGD offers a non-hierarchical, agile structure where input and ideas are welcome
* In-house technology training and professional development opportunities
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