Operative Buyer OEM (100%)
Niederscherli
Key information
- Publication date:10 January 2026
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Niederscherli
Job summary
Thömus has been a leader in Swiss Engineering and cycling passion for over 30 years. Join us to create exceptional bikes in a creative and supportive environment.
Tasks
- Handle orders in the ERP system and support procurement processes.
- Ensure data quality of orders, articles, and delivery dates.
- Coordinate with logistics for seamless import and export processes.
Skills
- Experience in operational purchasing, ideally in the bike industry.
- Strong communication skills in German and English.
- Proactive, detail-oriented approach in a dynamic environment.
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Thömus has stood for Swiss engineering, innovation, and passion for cycling for over 30 years. From the first design to final assembly, we build our bikes in Switzerland – individually, with high quality, and great attention to detail.
Ready to make Swiss cycling history with us?
Become part of our OEM purchasing team and ensure that our bikes can be built on time and in the best quality. You are responsible for the operational purchasing of frames, components, and assemblies, coordinate orders and delivery dates, and thus ensure a smooth production process.
Your tasks – You make a difference:
• Recording and processing orders in the ERP system (Sage 100)
• Supporting the OEM team in the operational procurement of components and assemblies
• Monitoring data quality: orders, articles, order confirmations, and delivery dates
• Creating and maintaining articles (weight, price, EAN, conditions) in cooperation with the MDM team
• Creating and maintaining supplier master data (contact details, conditions) in the ERP (Sage 100)
• Checking and documenting order confirmations (price, quantity, delivery date) in the ERP
• Monitoring deadlines of open orders and proactive follow-up with suppliers
• Coordination with logistics and freight forwarders for import (sea & air freight) and export, including shipment tracking
• Matching goods receipts with orders and delivery notes, following up on missing partial deliveries.
• Checking and approving supplier invoices
• Close cooperation with the OEM team, production, logistics, MDM, and project management.
• Monitoring and tracking quantity planning as well as orders of Thömus frames
• Coordination of the associated frame and Thömus-specific components with our parts suppliers
• Close coordination with product managers and engineers
• Coordination of these topics with our buyer in Asia
• Very good knowledge of the bike industry or bicycle industry (mandatory)
Your profile – what you bring:
• Completed commercial training or comparable qualification
• Several years of experience in operational purchasing, ideally in industry, production, or the bike industry
• Solid knowledge of ERP systems (Sage 100 is an advantage) and confident handling of Microsoft Excel
• Experience with international suppliers, logistics, and customs clearance (import/export) is an advantage
• Structured, careful working style with high quality standards
• Strong communication skills in German (spoken & written), English skills for supplier contact
• Proactive, solution-oriented personality with joy in processes and details
• Resilience and flexibility in a dynamic production environment
What to expect at Thömus:
At Thömus, you will find a creative and very collegial working environment, interesting customers, innovative products, and exciting projects. No day is like the other. Generous discounts on our bike and textile portfolio – also for your family. Passion and plenty of bike spirit are guaranteed.
Work location: 3145 Niederscherli
Workload: 80-100%
Start date: immediately or by arrangement
Ready to pedal with us?
Then we look forward to your application via the link 9 Thömus Jobs – jobs.ch
If you have questions or need more information, please contact Léo L’Homme at 031 848 22 47 or leo.lhomme@thoemus.ch.