Purchasing Representative

vor 2 Wochen


Epalinges, Schweiz Distalmotion SA Vollzeit

Manage purchase orders fulfillment activities to secure timely deliveries to meet production needs (finished products & components), including logistics and incoming reception while keeping ERP up to date
- Conduct requests for quotation, evaluation, negotiation and related sourcing activities from defined suppliers, in alignment with planned performance targets and Distalmotion guidelines
- Perform regular inventories status check with our CMOs and logistic platforms
- Manage day to day supplier pricing and delivery issues, eradicating and/or escalating problems efficiently both internally and externally to minimize impact on our business
- Analyze needs on a daily basis
- Review performance data related to purchasing effectiveness and efficiency in order to determine corrective actions and exploit opportunities for continuous improvement
- Drive annual cost down and minimize supplier cost increases
- Maintain Supplier Database ERP system parameters up to date, such as supplier contact information, lead times, minimum and maximum order quantities, delivery frequency, schedules and pricing

**Requirements**:

- At least 5 years of working experience within a Purchasing Department, ideally in the medical devices or other highly regulated industry
- Significant knowledge of supply chain principles, inventory control and planning systems
- Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers
- Ability to multitask and manage multiple deadlines
- Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills and able to analyze situations in depth
- Deep experience with ERP Systems
- Federal Diploma in Purchasing or equivalent
- Strong and transparent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Fluent English a must

**Benefits**
- A highly attractive opportunity to join a fast-growing medical device company active in one of the most promising fields of medicine.
- A dynamic atmosphere in an internationally minded environment.