Job Description

In this position the Senior Supply Chain Specialist is responsible for:

• Execute day to day purchasing activities for STAAR Switzerland Nidau and Brügg facilities
• Develop and maintain a strong supplier network in Switzerland and abroad in close collaboration with the Lead Procurement and Supplier Management
• Work closely with Operation team on the sourcing of new technology & material, and any associate supplier selection and qualification.
• Ensure orders’ tracking and on time supply deliveries, in accordance with the company quality standards and policies
• Evaluate and assess suppliers, management of supplier documentation in consultation with the US. Headquarters
• Follow up on new part number activation or change in the eQMS system and ensure accurate updates of information in the ERP system
• Create, update, and improve operating procedures, and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and quality standards

 

Your profile

• Professional Swiss federal education with further degree in Purchasing/Procurement
• First experience in material planning, inventory management or logistics in an industrial environment
• Extensive knowledge of Excel (VBA, macro)
• Very good English skills (both spoken and written) as well as German or French skills
• Flexible, motivated and reliable team player
• Organized, efficient and accurate way of working

 

The right decision: working at STAAR Surgical

STAAR Surgical offers you the ideal environment to develop your career and to progress professionally and personally, within a multicultural and international company. We also offer the following benefits:

• 40 working hours a week
• Modern working spaces
• Minimum 25 days of vacation
• Modern cafeteria spaces
• Monthly contribution to health insurance costs
• Training and development plans
• Free parking spaces as well as very good connections to public transportation
• Regular social company events such as summer party/winter party