Specialist in Goods Management & Purchasing (80–100 %)

About the job

Start date: From November 2026 or by arrangement

About us:

naVita Schweiz AG is a Swiss family business passionately committed to the species-appropriate and natural nutrition of dogs and cats. Our high-quality pet food products are characterised by a high meat and fish content, natural ingredients without artificial additives, and particularly gentle processing. Transparency, sustainability, and professional expertise are at the heart of what we do – our products are manufactured according to food standards and are free from animal testing.

To strengthen our team, we are looking for a dedicated, independent, and entrepreneurial-minded individual for the area of goods management and purchasing, who enjoys taking responsibility, keeping an overview, and actively contributing to the further development of our company.

Your role:
You will take central responsibility for our goods management and operational purchasing. You ensure that our products are always available in sufficient quantities, coordinate reorders, and maintain collaboration with our existing suppliers. Furthermore, you actively participate in the search, evaluation, and establishment of new supplier relationships and independently conduct minor price negotiations. You work closely with our management, internal departments, and external logistics partners. If you also have knowledge in accounting, you can support us with simpler accounting tasks.

Your tasks:

Goods Management & Inventory Control

• Monitoring and controlling our stock levels in Switzerland as well as in Germany and Austria
• Ensuring optimal product availability and timely reorderingPlanning and initiating orders considering sales trends, delivery times, and minimum stock levels
• Monitoring goods movements, stock coverage, and best-before dates
• Coordinating goods deliveries with our suppliers and external logistics partners

Purchasing & Supplier Management

• Independent handling of operational purchasing and ordering processes
• Maintaining and developing existing supplier relationships
• Active search, evaluation, and establishment of new suppliers domestically and abroadObtaining and comparing quotations as well as conducting minor price and condition negotiations
• Monitoring delivery dates, purchase prices, and agreed conditions
• Supporting the optimisation of purchasing costs and procurement processes
• Maintaining article, supplier, and purchasing master data in our systems

Accounting & Administration (depending on knowledge)

• Support with simple accounting tasks, especially in accounts receivable and accounts payable
• Checking and posting incoming invoicesSupporting the reconciliation of supplier invoices and orders
• Preparing simple evaluations and overviews for management

Your profile

• Completed commercial or business administration training, ideally with further education in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management
• Several years of practical experience in operational purchasing, goods management, or scheduling
• Good understanding of stock levels, ordering processes, delivery times, and goods flows
• Experience in dealing with suppliers and enthusiasm for seeking new procurement opportunities
• Commercial aptitude and the ability to independently conduct minor price and condition negotiations
• Confident use of MS Office, especially Excel, as well as experience with ERP or inventory management systems
• Knowledge in accounts receivable and accounts payable is a welcome plus but not a prerequisite

What we offer you

• A versatile and responsible position with great scope for creativity
• The opportunity to actively shape and further develop our purchasing and goods management
• A dynamic, growing family business with short decision-making paths
• 5 weeks of holiday for a good work-life balance
• Flexible working hours and the possibility of home office by arrangement
• Good public transport connections and free parkingDogs are warmly welcome in our office
• Free coffee for all employeesShowers at the workplace, ideal for sporty employees
• A family-like working environment with a dedicated team and a shared passion for animals

Interested?

• Do you enjoy organising goods flows, working with suppliers, and making a difference in purchasing?
• Do you like working independently, thinking proactively, and want to take on responsibility in a growing company?

Then we look forward to getting to know you!

Please send us your CV, a short motivation letter, your references, and your salary expectations by email.

Contact: Margrit Roth

Become part of our team and help shape the future of naVita!