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Operative Buyer
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- Permanent position
- German (Fluent), English (Intermediate)
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About the job
Leister Technologies AG
Operative Buyer
Leister Technologies AG, based in Central Switzerland, is a leading provider of premium products for process heat and plastics processing. As part of the globally active Leister Group, it has been on a growth trajectory for decades. Around 900 employees in eight countries and 130 sales partners ensure worldwide presence. The Leister Group is committed to improving quality of life with innovative products.
As part of our Procurement Department at Leister Technologies AG, you ensure that materials and services are available at the right time, in the right quality, and at optimal costs. With your technical understanding and negotiation skills, you make a decisive contribution to smooth production and business processes.
- Ordering and scheduling of items and external services in the assigned product groups
- Monitoring order confirmations, delivery dates, prices, and quality
- Obtaining, analysing, and negotiating offers in the international procurement market
- Negotiating and concluding framework agreements
- Responsibility for inventory levels, stock turnover, as well as optimal order quantities and batch sizes
- Ensuring supplier delivery performance (OTD, quantity, quality) including escalations
- Maintaining and ensuring correct item and supplier master data in the ERP system
- Close collaboration with Category Management as well as interdisciplinary cooperation with PPS, Quality, and Logistics
- Handling error reports (NOD)
- Active participation in the continuous improvement process (CIP)
- Technical basic training in mechanics, electronics, or mechatronics, with further education in purchasing (Purchasing Specialist, Business Administration HF/FH)
- Several years of professional experience in international purchasing, ideally in an industrial environment
- Very good MS Office skills and experience with SAP S/4Hana
- Committed, reliable, and goal-oriented working style
- Assertiveness, resilience, and enjoyment of teamwork
- Very good German and English skills, both spoken and written
- A responsible position in an international industrial environment
- Lots of scope for creativity and short decision-making paths
- Flexible working time models and up to two days home office - where possible and sensible
- Support for further training and opportunities for personal and professional development
- Attractive benefits, free parking including e-charging stations, showers for athletes, etc.
For this position, we only consider direct applications. Inquiries from recruitment or headhunting firms cannot be considered.
