Junior Technical Procurement Specialist
Your mission
In this role, you will support procurement and supply chain activities to help ensure the timely availability of materials required for production and development. Working closely with experienced colleagues across Engineering, Production, and Operations, you will gain exposure to sourcing, supplier coordination, inventory management, negotiation, and purchasing processes while developing your procurement expertise in a high-tech manufacturing environment.
Your profile
Key Responsibilities
- Support day-to-day purchasing activities, including purchase order creation, supplier communication, and order tracking.
- Assist with sourcing activities for production and development projects under the guidance of experienced team members.
- Help maintain material availability and inventory accuracy by monitoring stock levels and following up on deliveries.
- Support supplier onboarding, qualification, and documentation processes.
- Assist with incoming quality inspections and coordinate follow-up actions with suppliers when required.
- Maintain procurement, supplier, and inventory data within the ERP system.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to purchasing, inventory management, and operational processes.
- Support supplier performance monitoring by collecting and maintaining relevant KPI data.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Operations teams to ensure smooth material flow and timely issue resolution.
- Contribute to developing and documenting procurement procedures and work instructions.
Skills & Experience
- Technical apprenticeship, vocational training, HF degree, Bachelor's degree, or equivalent education in a technical field.
- 0-5 years of professional experience in procurement, operations, production, logistics, supply chain, or a related technical environment.
- Interest in purchasing, supply chain management, and supplier relationships.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Comfortable working with Excel and ERP systems; experience with Odoo is an advantage but not required.
- Good communication skills and a collaborative working style.
- Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while seeking guidance when needed.
- Interest in learning about quality management, supplier management, and manufacturing processes.
- Interest in negotiation.
Languages
- Fluent English & German required
Terms of Employment
- Workload: 80-100%; maximum 20% travel (visiting suppliers)
- Working arrangements: On-site
- Location: Headquarters in Stettbach near Zurich, Switzerland
- Preferred start date: ASAP
Contact
In this role, you will play an important part in supporting the efficient operation of our supply chain and procurement activities. You will have the opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues, develop your technical and commercial skills, and gain broad exposure to purchasing, supplier management, inventory control, and operational processes within a growing Swiss technology company.
Please submit your application by clicking the “Apply for this Job” button below. Include your CV and a cover letter in English explaining why you are an excellent fit for this role. We look forward to receiving your application!
Applications submitted by headhunters or third parties will not be considered
Why us?
You will be joining a fast-growing scale-up in our beautiful new office in Stettbach. Our international team values excellence, collaboration, and integrity. As we continue to grow rapidly, we are still building and refining our processes—your ideas and input will be valued as we establish best practices and streamline operations. We offer flexible working hours, a transportation subsidy, team events, a central location, modern, spacious offices with air conditioning, a cafeteria in the building, and opportunities for learning, development, and growth.About us
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