Industrial Buyer (FR/DE) 100% (F/M/D)

Samvaz SA is a family business active since 1964 in metal machining in Chatel-St-Denis (Fribourg). The company has grown by developing, manufacturing and marketing its own products, such as PIPEX® fasteners, the SAM® formwork system, RALI® planers and TERSA® planing shafts, which are distributed in Switzerland, Europe and worldwide. The company employs around 140 staff in total. As an important economic player, Samvaz SA also has a social responsibility which it assumes notably with a large photovoltaic park, its heating system based on wood waste and subcontracting some operations to sheltered workshops in the region.

We are looking for our future

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyse purchasing needs, launch consultations and calls for tenders, negotiate prices and commercial terms
• Search for and develop new suppliers, evaluate their performance and maintain relationships with strategic suppliers
• Monitor price and market developments, identify and implement cost optimisation opportunities
• Prepare and monitor supplier contracts and establish purchasing reports
• Manage non-conformities and implement corrective actions

YOUR PROFILE

• You have a perfect command of French, German or Swiss German
• You hold a CFC commercial employee certificate or equivalent training in purchasing
• You have at least 5 years of proven experience in the metal industry sector
• You demonstrate rigour, good organisational skills and excellent negotiation abilities
• You are autonomous, solution-oriented and possess an analytical mind

WHAT WE OFFER

• The opportunity to join a well-established and growing family business
• A varied role within a stimulating and fulfilling work environment, connected to all company departments
• An internal policy promoting work-life balance

Starting date : to be agreed

Are you the person we are looking for?

If so, please do not hesitate to send us your complete application file (cover letter, CV, certificates and diplomas) directly via Jobup.