Back Office Clerk Purchasing (m/f/d)

Our client is a traditional, internationally active Swiss company in the food and nutrition sector based in the Lake Constance region (Arbon area). With the highest quality and hygiene standards, innovative product developments, and a modern production infrastructure, the company supplies trade and gastronomy both domestically and abroad. To provide targeted administrative support to the purchasing team, we are looking for a reliable, structured, and motivated individual as a Back Office Clerk Purchasing (m/f/d) on a temporary basis (approx. 4 months), starting immediately or by arrangement.

Your main tasks

• Administrative purchasing support: General back office tasks, drafting orders in advance, and administrative assistance with contracts, bonus agreements, and complaints (e.g. returns and proforma invoices)
• Project & sample processing: Creating and maintaining projects in the system, requesting prices and specifications, as well as ordering, recording, and sending product samples (including shipping documents)
• Supplier & certificate management: Requesting supplier questionnaires, quality certificates, declarations of conformity, and specifications, as well as monitoring expiry dates and system maintenance
• Correspondence & filing: Managing internal and external correspondence (German and English) and ensuring complete electronic data and document filing

What you can look forward to

• Attractive temporary position: An exciting, timely assignment for approx. 4 months in a renowned Swiss traditional company – ideal for gaining professional experience or bridging periods
• Practical induction: A manageable, clearly structured role with thorough introduction by a helpful and well-coordinated purchasing team
• Infrastructure & location: Contemporary temporary conditions, good accessibility by public transport, and staff parking directly on site

Your profile

• Education: Successfully completed commercial basic training (commercial clerk EFZ) – also gladly recent graduates for bridging or gaining initial professional experience
• Experience: Initial exposure to purchasing, procurement, or administration/back office in a production company is advantageous
• IT skills: Confident use of common MS Office programmes; initial user experience with SAP (or SAP Fiori) is a great advantage
• Languages: Fluent German skills in spoken and written form as well as good English skills for international communication with suppliers
• Working style: Structured, precise, and reliable working method with a quick grasp and enjoyment of administrative processes