Buyer (M/F)

About the job

Specialising in the fields of cabinetmaking, carpentry and interior design, Maison Wider combines rigour, perfectionism and a passion for the craft.

Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, you actively contribute to structuring and maturing purchasing practices in a technical, project-based and multi-stakeholder environment. You operate in a context where purchasing practices, tools and processes are gradually being strengthened, with a concrete role to play in securing suppliers, improving performance and managing risks.

Responsibilities

• Develop, structure and consolidate the current and future supplier panel in Switzerland and Europe, in order to strengthen partnerships and secure supplies
• Coordinate and centralise needs with project managers and other departments, providing structure, clarity and a purchasing approach adapted to operational realities
• Analyse needs, challenge requests and identify optimisation levers in terms of cost, quality, time, service and risks
• Contribute to the gradual implementation of more structured purchasing practices, adapted to an evolving environment

Profile

• Proven experience in direct and/or indirect purchasing, ideally gained in an industrial, technical or project management environment. Knowledge of the wood sector is an asset
• Entrepreneurial spirit, curiosity, autonomy and ability to adapt to an evolving environment
• Excellent negotiation, influence and coordination skills, with an approach combining firmness, pragmatism and diplomacy
• Good understanding of cost, quality, time, service and risk issues
• Analytical mind, curiosity, rigour, good business sense, adaptability and excellent interpersonal skills
• Comfortable with ERP systems, common purchasing tools and excellent command of Excel
• Fluent French; German and/or Italian are assets