Operative Purchasing Team Lead
Location: Winterthur
Workload: 100%
Starting Date: 01 March 2026 or to be discussed
Responsibilities
* Functional and disciplinary leadership of the operative purchasing team in Switzerland (globally in matrix organisation)
* Ensure efficient execution of the purchase requisition-to-purchase order (PR-to-PO) process
* Monitor and improve operative purchasing KPIs ( PR-to-PO lead time, delivery reliability, backlog)
* Actively support and execution of day-to-day purchasing of materials and services, purchase to stock and purchase to order
* Reporting operative purchasing
* Close collaboration and coordination with global operative purchasing team, material planning, strategic procurement, stakeholders and 4 PL
* Support RFQ, negotiate and execute spot buys within given guideline
* Drive continuous improvement and digitalization of purchasing processes (SAP S/4HANA / Fiori)
Requirements
* Completed vocational Swiss training EFZ (Berufslehre) including further education as purchasing manager with federal diploma or equivalent
* Several years of experience in operational purchasing, material planning or related functions
* First experience infunctional (line) leadership or strong motivation to take on a leadership role
* Solid understanding of PR–PO–GR–IR processes and its applications
* Structured and an analytical mindset so as solution-oriented working style
* A strong communication skills so as an excellent interpersonal and intercultural skills
* High level of commitment, self-motivated and team spirit
* Solid SAP MM / S/4HANA knowledge and in MS-Office Programms
* Fluency in spoken and written English mandatory
* Good knowledge of German, at least B2 level, 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
Application
We only consider a complete application inlcuding updated CV, letter of motivation, Diplomas/Certificates and Letter of reference/testimonial.
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