Technischer Einkäufer

We are currently looking to extend our team with a new Procurement Agent with a focus on forgings and castings in ferrous and non-ferrous alloys. If you would like a job with lots of people contact, where you get the possibility to develop the product portfolio of your company and your impact matters, we are the right place for you. We are a small but growing company extending our reach to the entirety of the European market. You'll handle the purchasing of goods for our annual turnover (>7M each year and growing), so there is a lot of responsibility involved. This position allows you to build a strong network with existing partners and build new relationships, travel across Europe and develop new supply chains in developing markets. This demanding job requires solid negotiation and project management skills, and a high degree of independence and rigor. Your responsibilities include identifying customer requirements with the sales team, managing suppliers delivery times and negotiate pricing, and obtaining the best deals for our customers and our company. Further, you will negotiate contracts with suppliers and evaluate them on a regular basis, providing feedback, organizing audits, and creating and nurturing long-lasting partnerships. You need to be a self-starter with solid language skills (De/En at a high level are a must), a passion for creating new Required skills: - A completed technical or commercial education (Minimum of a Swiss trade school in a technical field with several years of experience and further education) Bachelor degree preferred) - Min. 3 years of relevant experience - Strong math skills - Very good social skills - German proficiency is a must - English working proficiency is a must (C1 or higher) - High precision in your work and detail orientation - Negotiation skills - Drive and willingness to achieve good results for yourself and the company Preferred skills: - French and/or Italian proficiency is highly valued - Knowledge of forging, casting, and machining processes - Knowledge of materials - Understanding of production processes - Understanding of technical drawings What we offer: - Young and growing team - Lots of flexibility in your day-to-day - A challenging and exciting job with plenty of opportunities to make an impact - Work on really cool industry projects that wouldn't happen without your contribution - A fun challenge and an opportunity to grow - Travel in Europe and the opportunity to meet interesting and amazing new partners - Additional maternity/paternity leave is available - Possibility for Hybrid work - Good salary + performance bonus **Job Types**: 80-100%, Permanent **Salary**: CHF72,000.00 - CHF95,000.00 per year **Benefits**: - Free or subsidised travel - Parental leave - Work from home Schedule: - 8 Hour Shift - Monday to Friday - No weekends Supplemental pay types: - Performance bonus Ability to commute/relocate: - 5400 Baden, AG: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required) Application Question(s): - Have you worked in strategic purchasing before? - Do you know how to read technical drawings and manufacturing norms? - Do you know how to manage close ties with suppliers and partners and strategically work relationships with them? - Are you willing to travel abroad in Europe to meet new partners and develop exciting new relationships? **Education**: - Associate (preferred) **Experience**: - Purchasing: 3 years (preferred) **Language**: - German (min C1) (required) - English (min C1) (required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in 5400 Baden, AG