Designwerk Technologies AG
Winterthur
Technical Buyer 100% (m/f/d)
- 24 September 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Winterthur
Job summary
Join Designwerk as a Technical Buyer in a sustainable company! Be part of innovative e-mobility solutions.
Tasks
- Ensure timely procurement of electrical and electromechanical components.
- Manage defined product groups in the field of electrotechnics.
- Conduct pricing negotiations and analyze supplier offers.
Skills
- Commercial or technical background with purchasing training required.
- Strong negotiation skills and supplier relationship management.
- Familiarity with ERP systems and project management tools.
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About the job
Technical Buyer 100% (m/f/d)
Committed to sustainability, we shape electromobility with innovative drives, chargers and mobility concepts. The Designwerk team, consisting of around 200 employees, successfully brings sustainable commercial vehicles and own products onto the road.
Your Area of Responsibility
- Procurement of electrical and electromechanical semi-finished and finished products, trade parts and consumables
- Independent management of defined product groups in the field of electrical engineering
- Obtaining, analysing and comparing offers as well as conducting price and condition negotiations
- Triggering and monitoring orders as well as requesting, checking and documenting order confirmations; active assurance of material availability
- Checking technical requirements, drawings, specifications and parts lists regarding procurement feasibility, availability, quality and cost-effectiveness
- Building, managing and further developing a suitable supplier network for electrotechnical components
- Independent handling of smaller procurement projects including preparation and presentation of results
- Participation in the further development and implementation of automotive-compliant procurement processes along the supply chain
- Active participation, optimisation and further development of processes in interdisciplinary project teams
- Supplier evaluation and development as well as participation in supplier qualifications and audits
- Identification and implementation of cost, quarterly and supply potentials
- Technical and commercial coordination with engineering, design, production planning, production and quality
Your Advantages
- Completed commercial or technical basic training with further education in purchasing (e.g. purchasing specialist with federal certificate) or a comparable qualification
- An electrotechnical or electromechanical training is an advantage
- 3–5 years of professional experience in technical purchasing, ideally in vehicle construction (automotive), mechanical engineering or electromobility
- Ideally experience in the procurement of electrical and electromechanical components such as cable assembly, PCBA, sensors, actuators, connectors or battery systems
- Knowledge of automotive requirements and quality standards; ideally experience with IATF 16949 or Automotive Core Tools
- Confident appearance and enjoyment of direct supplier contact
- Independent, structured and solution-oriented working style; pronounced "hands-on" mentality
- Confident handling of ERP systems (ideally MS Dynamics 365 BC) and MS Office; knowledge of project management tools is an advantage
External location Asp-Areal (Seuzach)
Field of workElectrical and energy engineering
Professional experienceExperienced professionals
Employment level100%
Type of employmentPermanent contract
Designwerk Technologies AG
Wülflingerstrasse 147
CH-8408 Winterthur
Your Benefits
Shape the future of mobility for commercial vehicles.
Create value through meaningful, sustainable work
From fruit to Volvo discount. Top benefits for employees.
Work in a young team and an open company culture.
contact:
Fabian Zieren
Team Leader Purchasing
+41 44 515 48 58
For questions about the application,
contact:
Arlette Andrea Halsey
HR Manager
+41 44 515 48 58