Jobdescription
For our client, an international company based in Zurich, we are looking for a dedicated Operational Buyer / Procurement Specialist (f/m/d).
General Information:
* Location: Zurich
* Start Date: ASAP
* Duration: 7 months with the possibility of extension or a permanent position after the end of the temporary employment
* Working Hours: 100%
Your Responsibilities:
* Process purchase requisitions and convert them into purchase orders
* Obtain and follow up order confirmations from suppliers, monitor delivery performance
* Maintain SAP master data and perform updates to SAP MM
* Collaborate with Accounts Payable to ensure accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and re-solve invoice mismatches
* Support the further development and optimization of purchasing processes in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external suppliers (digitalization & automation of processes, etc.)
* Process quality cases (e.g. defects)
* Act as interface between production, sales, development, suppliers and quality management
Your Qualifications:
* Commercial or technical background, further training in purchasing or logistics
* Minimum 3 years experience in operational purchasing or a similar role
* Software Skills: Proficiency in MS Office and must have good experience with SAP (S/4 Hana), especially SAP MM
* Experience in an industrial sector, ideally within the MEM industry
* Languages: Fluent English, German is only a plus
* Resilient, independent, reliable and a strong team player
* Structured problem-solving approach
* Strong communication skills and continuous improvement mindset