As a leading Swiss company in the cable industry, we have made an excellent reputation worldwide with a comprehensive range of products and services as well as customer-specific system solutions for energy transmission and distribution.
Your tasks
Responsible for the procurement of raw materials needed for the manufacturing of high, low and medium voltage cables, with focus on metals and compounds, as well as the semi-finished goods required for the same scope
Following the entire procurement process, from the analysis of the needs until the issue of the relevant purchase orders and contracts, as well as the follow-up activities
Participation in the development of the procurement strategy and in conducting price and contracts negotiations with national and international suppliers, in collaboration with the Procurement Management, aiming at optimizing costs, quality, delivery times and stock levels
Regular market analysis, scouting and evaluation of suppliers, risk management and audits
Continuous data analysis and reporting
Your skills
Technical or business management education, together with a sound technical understanding
At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in procurement
Ideally knowledge of the cable industry and the corresponding procurement market, mainly raw materials
Excellent negotiating and problem-solving skills
Strong organisational orientation, with ability to work on tasks along with prioritizing work and managing deadlines
Proven communication and intercultural skills and confidence in dealing with different stakeholders
Very good command of written and spoken German and English. Other foreign languages (preferably Italian) are an advantage
Good knowledge of MS Office and ERP system (Microsoft Dynamics 365 is an advantage)
We offer
Challenging and highly interesting work
Open, collegial corporate culture
Highly motivated and competent team
Flexible working hours and the option to work from home
Working hours including catch-up days in addition to holidays
Good social benefits
Business mobile phone
Favourable parking options
Very good connection to the public transport (directly located at Brugg railway station)
Would you like to contribute to the successful implementation of our motto "well connected"? Join our network. We are looking forward to receive your detailed, complete online application via the link below.