Technical Buyer (m/f/d)

Job description

We are seeking a technical buyer (m/f/d) through direct placement for our client company in Glatten.

(Annual gross salary between €60,000.00 and €65,000.00)

Do you already have experience with technical assemblies for meshes and systems?

Can you confidently handle price and contract negotiations?

Then apply to us.

Benefits

• A position of responsibility that directly impacts delivery capabilities and order fulfillment.
• Quick decision-making processes and close collaboration with the technical and business departments.
• The opportunity to actively further develop procurement processes and supplier management.
• A long-term career opportunity at a medium-sized specialty machinery manufacturing company.

Tasks

• You will source technical components, parts shown in drawings, and assemblies for machines and systems.
• You actively monitor delivery deadlines, identify critical procurement processes early on, and take appropriate action.
• You will continue to develop the supplier base and work with suppliers to ensure reliable commitments, shorter lead times, and consistent quality
• You will evaluate suppliers based on performance, on-time delivery, quality, and cost, and help establish a transparent supplier evaluation system.
• You identify alternative sources of supply as needed and reduce dependencies and supply risks.
• You will conduct price and contract negotiations and explore opportunities to improve procurement costs and delivery times
• You will coordinate technical and scheduling requirements with the design, work planning, manufacturing, and assembly departments.
• You will help develop purchasing processes and support your colleagues through professional collaboration and knowledge sharing.

requirements

• Several years of professional experience in technical purchasing, ideally in the machinery or plant engineering industry
• Technical understanding and the ability to interpret drawings, bills of materials, and technical specifications
• Experience in supplier management, schedule tracking, and handling supply bottlenecks.
• Negotiation skills, as well as a keen sense of costs, quality, deadlines, and risks.
• A structured and committed approach to work, as well as the ability to take the initiative on projects independently.
• Strong communication skills and a passion for collaborating with internal departments and external suppliers.
• Experience with an ERP system.
• Knowledge of abas is a plus.