Zürich
Technical Buyer Mechanical Engineering 80-100% (m/f/d)
- 31 October 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position, Supplementary income
- German (Fluent), English (Intermediate)
- 8001 Zürich
About the job
We have developed a web-based online platform for job searching and talent acquisition that digitalises the
application process and supports the company in quickly recognising talents in the market and securing them for the long term. With a digital Rocken profile, every
applicant can quickly and easily connect with market-leading companies and share their profile.
Our work places people at the centre, both technologically and organically. Rocken® offers
executive search and talent management consulting to address the personal and individual needs
of each person and to implement these optimally in personnel recruitment and career planning.
Technical Buyer Mechanical Engineering 80-100% (m/f/d)
Responsibilities:
Determination of material requirements based on parts lists, stock levels and production orders.
Maintenance and expansion of the supplier network in Switzerland and Eastern Europe.
Checking technical order bases regarding drawing status, revision and parts list conformity.
Negotiation of prices, payment terms, delivery deadlines and contractual agreements.
Monitoring of open orders as well as handling of schedule deviations and delivery bottlenecks.
Coordination of quality inspections with internal specialist departments and follow-up on complaints.
Implementation of procurement projects, supplier changes and material concepts for new product series.
Ensuring correct ERP master data and transparent information on orders and delivery dates.
Qualifications:
Technical or commercial apprenticeship with further training or professional experience in purchasing.
Practical knowledge in the procurement of mechanical, electrical or electromechanical components.
Confident handling of technical drawings, tolerances and various manufacturing processes.
Experience in supplier evaluation as well as price and contract negotiations.
Understanding of inventory management, material planning and production-related procurement processes.
Independent, structured working style with a strong cost and quality awareness.
Good user knowledge of ERP systems and Excel; interest in AI applications, automations and simple scripts.
Very good German skills as well as good English skills, both spoken and written.
Benefits:
- Interesting and varied tasks/projects
- Experienced and dynamic team
- 13th month salary
- Flat hierarchies
- Flexible working hours
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Workplace
Zurich
Contact
Ethan Glass,
+41443852176
