Purchaser

As part of Leonardo, Kopter currently develops the AW09, a next generation single-engine helicopter that offers the largest cabin and cargo hold in its category, increased modularity and modern electronic systems. The AW09 delivers latest safety standards as well as more performance and comfort at low operating costs.
Kopter is set to become Leonardo’s Centre of Excellence for new light helicopters and an incubator of new technologies, contributing to the development of hybrid and electrical propulsion systems. Kopter’s 320 talented team members are primarily based in Switzerland, near Zurich and in Mollis (Canton of Glarus).

**Responsibilities**:
**The Purchaser is responsible for**:

- Sourcing of indirect materials and service to support business needs (especially on production consumables)
- Timely submission of Purchasing Orders, in accordance with the internal function needs
- Managing suppliers and expedite deliveries of the parts and monitor supplier development activity, timely escalating criticalities
- Creating & maintaining up to date all the Procurement related master data
- Ensuring compliance with guiding principles and values of the company

**Tasks**:

- To send RFP and RFQs
- Commercial negotiations on the indirect category assigned
- To issue and send Purchase Orders and all needed documents
- Expedite and keep track of order confirmations and to adapt the purchase accordingly if required
- Continuous expediting of part deliveries and issues escalation
- To maintain procurement views of part numbers in SAP
- To create info records, order books in SAP, managing related activities

Your qualifications & experience

This is a fixed term contract, for a period of 12 months.
- Education in business administration / economics and/or similar further education
- 2-3 years of professional experience in operational purchasing if possible in an international environment
- German and English spoken and written - C1
- Good knowledge of ERP systems, e.g. SAP MM (Materials Mgmt.)
- Analytical Skills
- Good communication skills (verbal and written)

**Offer**:
We are offering an exciting job opportunity in an entrepreneurial environment with room to grow in every dimension.
Your next step
- Cover letter
- CV
- Diplomas
- Employment references

Department of Shared Services located in CH-8620 Wetzikon