Head of Purchasing & AVOR/PPS (all)

17 September 2026
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Horgen

Job summary

Join Team Oetiker, a leader in high-end connection solutions. Enjoy a dynamic work environment with over 2,000 colleagues in 32 countries!

Tasks

Oversee procurement and production planning processes efficiently.
Develop and maintain a strong supplier portfolio for success.
Collaborate closely with teams to ensure quality and deadlines.

Skills

Technical or commercial background with 10-15 years in procurement.
Strong negotiation skills and technical understanding required.
Excellent German and English communication skills essential.

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About the job

Company Description

Being part of "Team Oetiker" means working together with over 2,000 people in 32 countries and at 13 production sites.

We are the leading provider of high-end connection solutions for automotive and industrial applications. Our clamps, clips, rings, bands and quick connectors are found in vehicles worldwide, in medical applications as well as in millions of household appliances. Our portfolio is complemented by mechanical, pneumatic, electrical and hydraulic closing tools.

We are a Swiss family business with a long-term perspective and a focus on sustainable business success.

Job Description

Overall responsibility for purchasing and production planning (AVOR/PPS)
Ensuring an economical, efficient and timely purchasing and production planning process
Building, maintaining and further developing a powerful supplier portfolio
Planning, prioritising and tracking manufacturing orders in close coordination with team leaders
Ensuring quality standards, delivery dates and cost targets
Responsible for demand analyses, material procurement and supplier management
Active operational involvement in day-to-day business (approx. 60-70%)
Leading a team of 3 employees and promoting and developing them
Close cooperation with production, quality, logistics and R&D

Qualifications

Technical or commercial training with industrial experience
Further training in purchasing, procurement and production planning
At least 10-15 years of professional experience in purchasing and/or AVOR/PPS in a comparable industry (e.g. machinery, vehicle or plant construction) with complex, technical products
Experience in price, contract and condition negotiations
Technical understanding and interest in products and materials
Very good IT user skills (MS Office, SAP)
Independent, structured and solution-oriented working style
Entrepreneurial thinking as well as a strong quality and cost awareness
Hands-on mentality as well as willingness to take responsibility and work operationally
Very good German and English skills, spoken and written

Additional Information

Together we produce over 2 billion connection solutions annually. Our ‘OneOetiker’ culture is based on open and respectful collaboration as well as strong relationships with team members. Our success comes directly from our team, our values and a culture of trust.

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