Widnau
Purchaser with Strategic Responsibility (m/f/d)
- 07 October 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent), English (Intermediate)
- 9443 Widnau
About the job
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Purchaser with Strategic Responsibility (m/f/d)
Salary - CHF87,100 - 104,000Our client is an established Swiss brand and manufacturing company with a strong presence in European markets. In-house development, modern production and high-quality materials form the basis of a versatile product portfolio for private and professional customers. Quality, innovation and a long-term corporate orientation are central.
Role:
For a demanding position in purchasing, we are looking for an experienced and strong negotiator who combines operational procurement with strategic development. In this position, you are responsible for defined product groups, manage supplier relationships and ensure reliable supply in day-to-day business. With your sense for markets, cost structures and risks, you further develop existing procurement processes and make a direct contribution to the company’s profitability and supply security.
Responsibilities:
You manage the operational procurement process from clarifying requirements to on-time delivery
You process orders, monitor delivery dates and resolve deviations, complaints and open issues with suppliers
You develop product group and procurement strategies and implement them independently
You identify, evaluate and develop suitable suppliers in the national and international environment
You conduct price, terms and contract negotiations and ensure economically attractive procurement solutions
You analyse procurement markets, cost developments and supply risks and derive appropriate measures
You initiate and implement cost and process optimisations within purchasing
You are responsible for maintaining and further developing relevant purchasing and supplier master data
You monitor contracts, deadlines and defined performance indicators
You ensure compliance with internal purchasing guidelines, control processes and compliance requirements
You work closely with internal departments and accompany cross-departmental purchasing and optimisation projects
Qualifications:
You have completed a commercial or technical basic education with further training in purchasing, for example as a purchasing specialist with a federal certificate
You bring several years of professional experience in industrial purchasing and are familiar with both operational and strategic procurement tasks
You have solid experience in supplier, contract and product group management
You are skilled in conducting price and contract negotiations and have a strong cost awareness
You bring good technical understanding as well as experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Experience in project purchasing and cross-departmental procurement projects is an advantage
You communicate confidently in English
Benefits:
- Home office
- Open corporate culture
- Interesting and varied activities/projects
- Experienced and dynamic team
- Flexible working hours
- Comfortable office with modern infrastructure
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Workplace
Widnau
Contact
Maximilian Halic,
+41443852856