Grossraum Zürich / Kanton Aargau
Operational Buyer
- 14 July 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Grossraum Zürich / Kanton Aargau
Job summary
Join us as an Operative Einkäufer in Zürich, a key role in procurement. Enjoy a dynamic work environment and excellent benefits!
Tasks
- Manage the operational procurement process for materials and services.
- Review and forward purchase requisitions and manage orders.
- Collaborate closely with project teams and suppliers for success.
Skills
- Completed commercial training or equivalent experience required.
- Strong SAP knowledge, especially in procurement processes.
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
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About the job
Operational Buyer
As an Operational Buyer, you are a central point of contact for the entire operational procurement process. You work on-site with our client and ensure the correct, timely, and economical handling of orders for materials and services, working closely with project teams, suppliers, and internal departments.
Your main tasks
Your profile
Start date: From October / November 2026
Workload: 80-100%
Work location: Greater Zurich area / Canton of Aargau
Please send your complete application documents to jobs@kurath.ch.
Your main tasks
- Responsibility for the compliant handling of the operational procurement process for materials and services
- Checking and forwarding purchase requisitions (Banfen)
- Creating, modifying, and managing orders
- Checking and processing order confirmations
- Creating, checking, and processing operational framework agreements (in SAP and Ariba Contracts)
- Maintaining the Lean Catalog (data and module maintenance for framework contract call-offs)
- Supporting the supplier onboarding process via Ariba SLP
- Assisting with SAP analyses and reporting
- Close collaboration with accounting (reconciling orders vs. invoices)
- Managing the central purchasing email inbox and correspondence with suppliers
- Contact person for departments regarding questions about Banfen, orders, and SAP
- Updating SAP forms and templates (e.g. Ariba Sourcing)
- Contributing to the update of internal SAP training materials and conducting training sessions
Your profile
- Completed commercial apprenticeship or equivalent qualification
- Good understanding of business processes
- Confident SAP knowledge (S/4HANA – preferably in procurement)
- Knowledge of SAP Ariba (SLP, Sourcing, Contracts) is an advantage
- 3+ years of professional experience in operational purchasing / SCM / planning
- High accuracy, reliability, and organisational skills
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Independent and responsible working style
- Very good German skills (native or equivalent); French and/or English are an advantage
Start date: From October / November 2026
Workload: 80-100%
Work location: Greater Zurich area / Canton of Aargau
Please send your complete application documents to jobs@kurath.ch.
