Buyer Intern

As a Swiss leader in service provision in the fields of construction and real estate, Implenia develops, realizes, and manages living spaces, work environments, and infrastructures for future generations in Switzerland and Germany. In other markets, Implenia also offers tunnel construction activities as well as related infrastructure projects. The company brings together the expertise of highly specialized consulting, development, planning, and execution units under one roof as a leading integrated multinational service provider in the fields of construction and real estate, employing around 9000 employees in Europe. More information is available at implenia.com . At Implenia, we value and live diversity. Our recruitment process is therefore focused on promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Applications from people with disabilities are expressly welcome.

Our purchasing service offers a one-year paid internship.

You will support our construction sites located in the canton of Vaud; remote work is hardly feasible.

We are looking for a junior profile who wishes to develop in the field of purchasing.

A permanent commitment is likely at the end of the internship.

Tasks:

• Support for the purchase of supplies
• Prepare consultations for the purchase of materials (concrete, steel, formwork, geotextiles, etc.).
• Compare technical and economic offers.
• Place orders and monitor delivery times.
• Manage simple disputes (delays, delivery errors).
  
  
• Support for subcontracting purchases
• Prepare consultations for site services (earthworks, waterproofing, reinforcement, etc.).
• Format comparison tables and monitor technical validations.
  
  
• Participate in the drafting or updating of subcontracting contracts.
  
  
• Follow the required administrative documents (insurances, subcontracting declarations, etc.).
  
  
• Sourcing & managing supplier/subcontractor relationships
• Search for new local or specialized partners.
  
  
• Update databases of qualified suppliers and subcontractors.
  
  
• Monitor purchasing indicators (costs, deadlines, quality).
  
  
  

You bring:

A higher education in the field of construction with initial experience (internship or apprenticeship) on site.

Very good knowledge of materials and substances.

A strong desire to develop in the field of purchasing in construction.

Good interpersonal skills and adaptability to interlocutors.

Good negotiation skills

Proven strong organizational skills

Very good writing skills in French. A very good level of English or German is an important asset.

Your benefits

• 25 to 33 days of annual leave.
• 9 compensated days per year.
• Competitive and fair salaries.
• Possibility of working from home.
• Company vehicle depending on the position.
• Facilitated internal and external training.
• Internal promotions between our divisions and different sites.
• Diversity and inclusion are part of our values.
• Own pension fund with different contribution scales.
• Annual group stock purchase plan.
• Accident insurance covered 100%.
• Link to our page: Working at Implenia is rewarding - Implenia AG

We offer

Our employees are our priority. Join an innovative and sustainable construction service company and contribute to achieving excellent operational and financial results. We will entrust you with exciting tasks and you will have the opportunity to evolve internally through development offers. We will be happy to provide you with more details in a personal interview. Do you think you are compatible with Implenia? If so, we would be happy to hear from you.

Do you have questions?

Frédéric Lablanquier answers your questions.
frederic.lablanquie@implenia.com