Junior Buyer (m/f) – Metal Construction

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Abalone Switzerland, active in personnel placement and recruitment in Romandy, is currently looking for one of its clients for a

Junior Buyer (m/f) – Metal Construction

Do you have initial experience in purchasing and knowledge of the metal construction sector? Would you like to develop your skills within a technical company and actively participate in its projects? This opportunity is made for you!

As part of the development of our client’s activity, we are looking for a Junior Buyer to assist the Purchasing Director and participate in the daily management of the company’s supplies.

We are looking for an organised, rigorous and proactive person, who must have knowledge in the field of metal construction.

Your tasks

In direct collaboration with the Purchasing Director, you will be responsible for:

• Assisting the Purchasing Director in the daily management of the department.

• Participating in price requests and consultations with suppliers.

• Analysing and comparing received offers.

• Preparing orders and ensuring their follow-up.

• Managing supplies of raw materials, components and supplies necessary for our projects.

• Ensuring delivery deadlines are met and following up with suppliers.

• Participating in the search for new suppliers and negotiating purchasing conditions.

• Working closely with technical teams, project managers and production.

• Ensuring proper administrative management of purchases and monitoring supplier files.

Your profile

• You have initial experience in purchasing, supply or order management.

• You must have knowledge in the field of metal construction.

• You understand the challenges related to materials, components and the needs of a metal production company.

• You are comfortable with supplier communications and order follow-up.

• You are proficient with common IT tools and comfortable with ERPs.

• You are organised, rigorous, methodical and have a sense of priorities.

• You enjoy teamwork and know how to work independently.

• You are curious, committed and eager to learn and progress.

What we offer you

• An evolving position within a company specialised in metal construction.

• Direct collaboration with our Purchasing Director.

• Support to develop your skills and autonomy.

• A varied role, at the heart of the company’s activities.

• A permanent contract, after a trial period on a temporary contract.

Interested in this opportunity?

Would you like to join a technical company, put your metal construction knowledge to good use and develop in the purchasing field?

We look forward to receiving your application!