Supply Specialist
Key information
- Publication date:12 March 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Haag
Job summary
Join VAT, a leader in vacuum technology, based in Haag, Switzerland. Enjoy a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth.
Tasks
- Oversee procurement for new product introductions (NPI).
- Evaluate and implement innovative supply chain concepts.
- Coordinate between teams and suppliers for timely deliveries.
Skills
- Higher education in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Project Management.
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills are essential.
- Excellent communication skills in German and English are required.
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Innovation, Efficiency and Ambition: this is what VAT has stood for over 50 years.With this passion, VAT has grown to become the leading international developer, manufacturer and supplier of high-performance high-end vacuum valves and vacuum sealing technology, employing over 2000 people worldwide. The headquarters are located in Haag (Switzerland), the production centers in Switzerland, Malaysia, Romania and Taiwan.
Location: Haag, Switzerland | Onsite (up to 1 day home office)
Contract period: 01 October 2025 – 31 July 2026
Purpose
As a Supply Specialist, you ensure the successful integration of new products into our supply chain. You manage the first procurement of new parts, set up supply chain concepts, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to secure on-time and cost-efficient deliveries.
Role
In this role, you will:
- Manage the initial procurement of new parts for NPI (New Product Introduction)
- Evaluate and implement supply chain concepts for new products
- Act as the interface between internal teams and external suppliers
- Set up and maintain logistics master data in our ERP system (MS Dynamics 365)
- Review NPI purchase orders and confirm delivery dates
- Manage NPI approval workflows in D365
- Identify and mitigate risks in the NPI supply chain process
Requirements
- Higher education with focus on Procurement, Supply Chain, or Project Management (or equivalent)
- Several years of experience in a comparable role (especially project procurement / supply chain)
- Strong MS Office skills, especially Excel
- Experience with ERP systems (ERP required, D365 a plus)
- Very good German and good English, spoken and written
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations
- Familiarity with supply chain concepts (e.g. COGS calculation, multi-sourcing strategies)
- Project management experience (methods, tools)
- Background in a high-tech/industrial environment (e.g. machinery, semiconductors, life sciences)
- Analytical, strategic, and process-oriented mindset
Interested? Then we look forward receiving your online application.
You can expect a dynamic and successful company where innovation, courage, fairness, openness and transparency are encouraged and your ideas are welcome. We offer flexible options for hybrid working. Your development according to your strengths and aspirations in your career is of great importance to us. www.vatgroup.com
