Operational Buyer
(m/f/d)
Freelance/temporary employment for a project Visp Start date: asap Reference number: 842991/1
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Responsibilities
1. Monitor and track supplier performance; provide feedback to strategic buyers and category managers
2. Support supplier changes, qualifications, and initiatives led by central procurement
3. Ensure accurate and up-to-date material and vendor master data in SAP
4. Handle Level 2 vendor escalations (delivery delays, confirmations, pricing issues, etc.)
5. Drive vendor performance improvements in delivery, quality, and compliance
6. Manage vendor returns (RMA, cost recovery, replacements)
7. Conduct regular open order review meetings with vendors
8. Resolve AP inquiries (, invoice discrepancies)
9. Support onboarding and approval of new raw materials and suppliers
10. Execute RFx processes and assist in low-value contract negotiations
Profile
11. Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or equivalent experience
12. Extensive experience in a similar operational purchasing role
13. Proficient in SAP or comparable ERP systems
14. Strong background in raw material procurement
15. Proven ability to manage and improve vendor performance
16. Experience in contract negotiation
17. Commercially and strategically driven mindset
18. Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
19. Fluent in German and English (both required)
Benefits
20. Opportunity to work in a global, innovation-driven company
21. Collaborative and supportive team environment
22. Exposure to strategic procurement and supplier management