Deputy Purchasing Manager

For our AMETEK CTS business unit, we are looking for a Deputy purchasing manager (M/F / d) at our headquarters in Reinach BL (close to Basel, Switzerland).

AMETEK CTS (Compliance Test Solutions) is a global leader in the electronic testing field for more than 30 years. Our manufacturing facilities are in Germany, Serbia, UK and Switzerland where the headquarters is based. We also have a worldwide sales and service network. The product portfolio comprises testing systems for conducted and radiated disturbances as well as amplifiers in the RF and microwave range. AMETEK CTS is uniquely positioned to serve the EMC community. Under AMETEK CTS, the renowned EMC and RF product brands - EM TEST, TESEQ and MILMEGA - are united into a single global business offering innovative customer solutions and services to almost all industries.

Key Responsibilities of the Deputy purchasing manager (M/F / d) include:

- Strategic and operational handling of the assigned procurement area (mechanics)
- Support and development of local and international suppliers
- Optimization of purchase prices and corresponding reporting (budget, forecast, PPV)
- Optimization of delivery and payment terms, as well as the required delivery quality with corresponding reporting
- Technical and commercial clarifications of purchasing parts for existing and new products
- Support and implementation of internal and group-wide procurement projects
- Process optimization of the supply chain
- Assistance in the industrialization of new products (prototype procurement / master data development)
- Master data maintenance and updates in ERP

Position Requirements:

- Basic technical training in mechanics / electrics or a technically related profession is mandatory
- Further training as a purchasing specialist, technical merchant or similar
- At least 5 years of procurement experience, preferably from the electrotechnical industry
- Open, service-oriented personality with strong negotiation skills
- Very good MS Office & ERP skills (MS Dynamics NAV)
- Analytical skills with flair for numbers / reporting
- Very good German and English skills (oral and written)
- Team player, flexible and resilient personality

What we can offer you:

- An interesting and challenging role in a dynamic environment
- Interesting development opportunities in a global company
- Cooperative working atmosphere within a highly motivated team
- Opportunity to gain an insight into EMC processes
- A flat organizational structure with short decision-making paths and a high level of personal responsibility and independence
- Flexible working hours
- Permanent full-time position
- Financial support for public transportation
- Attractive employment conditions

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