Operative Purchasing Team Lead
Location: Winterthur
Workload: 100%
Starting Date: 01 march 2026 or to be discussed
Responsibilities:
1. Functional and disciplinary leadership of the operative purchasing team in Switzerland (globally in matrix organisation)
2. Ensure efficient execution of the purchase requisition-to-purchase order (PR-to-PO) process
3. Monitor and improve operative purchasing KPIs ( PR-to-PO lead time, delivery reliability, backlog)
4. Actively support and execution of day-to-day purchasing of materials and services, purchase to stock and purchase to order
5. Reporting operative purchasing
6. Close collaboration and coordination with global operative purchasing team, material planning, strategic procurement, stakeholders and 4 PL
7. Support RFQ, negotiate and execute spot buys within given guideline
8. Drive continuous improvement and digitalization of purchasing processes (SAP S/4HANA / Fiori)
Requirements:
9. Completed vocational Swiss training EFZ (Berufslehre) including further education as purchasing manager with federal diploma or equivalent
10. Several years of experience in operational purchasing, material planning or related functions
11. First experience infunctional (line) leadership or strong motivation to take on a leadership role
12. Solid understanding of PR–PO–GR–IR processes and its applications
13. Structured and an analytical mindset so as solution-oriented working style
14. A strong communication skills so as an excellent interpersonal and intercultural skills
15. High level of commitment, self-motivated and team spirit
16. Solid SAP MM / S/4HANA knowledge and in MS-Office Programms
17. Fluency in spoken and written English mandatory
18. Good knowledge of German, at least B2 level, further languages of advantage
Our offer:
19. 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
20. A dynamic working environment, blending a long history of technology expertise with industry leading innovation across a global network
21. Award winning and extraordinary products
22. Multi-cultural and interdisciplinary teams offering diverse perspectives and collaborative thinking
23. Dynamic and interactive working conditions. WinGD offers a non-hierarchical, agile structure where input and ideas are welcome
24. 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.