Rorschach
Purchaser (m/f/d)
- 14 November 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- English (Intermediate), German (Native language)
- 9400 Rorschach
About the job
We have developed a web-based online platform for job searching and talent acquisition that digitalises the application process and supports companies in quickly recognising talents in the market and securing them for the long term. With a digital Rocken profile, every applicant can quickly and easily connect with market-leading companies and share their profile.
Our work places people at the centre both technologically and organically. Rocken® offers executive search and talent management consulting to address the personal and individual needs of each person and to implement these optimally in recruitment and career planning.
Purchaser (m/f/d)
Salary - CHF84,500 - 101,400Our partner company operates in the technology sector. We bring talents and leading employers together in this field. If you want to learn more about the company and the position, apply now.
Role:
In this versatile position, you combine your technical expertise with strategic and operational purchasing tasks. You manage international suppliers, ensure economical material procurement, and support the further development of existing purchasing and supplier strategies.
Responsibilities:
You manage national and international supplier relationships and further develop the existing supplier network considering economic and qualitative requirements.
You are responsible for handling technical procurement orders and ensure a reliable supply of required materials and components.
You analyse supplier offers and procurement costs, compare different solutions, and prepare economical purchasing decisions.
You conduct price and contract negotiations with international business partners and optimise existing purchasing conditions.
You check the quality and performance of suppliers and participate in supplier evaluations and audits.
You coordinate material availability and delivery schedule monitoring in close collaboration with internal departments.
You handle delivery deviations and complaints and accompany the implementation of agreed improvement measures.
You support make-or-buy analyses, cost calculations, and cross-departmental procurement projects and contribute to the further development of the purchasing strategy.
Qualifications:
You have completed a technical basic education with a Federal VET Diploma, preferably in optics, precision mechanics, or a comparable technical profession.
You have completed further training in purchasing, for example as a purchasing specialist with a federal certificate, or hold a comparable qualification.
You bring several years of professional experience in international purchasing within an industrial company and are familiar with operational as well as strategic procurement processes.
You possess a strong technical understanding, ideally with knowledge in optics, precision mechanics, or precision engineering.
You have experience in supplier negotiations and can combine technical requirements with economic objectives.
You are proficient in SAP and MS Office and work confidently with digital procurement processes.
You convince through negotiation skills, analytical thinking, communication strength, as well as an independent, structured, and cost-conscious working style.
You have very good German and good English skills for collaboration with international business partners.
Benefits:
- Interesting and varied tasks/projects
- International environment
- Experienced and dynamic team
- Good transport connections and accessibility
- Flexible working hours
- Attractive training and development opportunities
- Comfortable office with modern infrastructure
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Work location
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