(junior) Procurement Agent 100% (M/F – D/En)

We are currently looking to extend our team by a new (junior) Procurement Agent with a focus on forgings and castings in ferrous and non-ferrous alloys.
This demanding job requires solid negotiation and project management skills, a high degree of independence and rigour. Your responsibilities include identifying customer requirements and managing suppliers, delivery times and pricing and to obtain 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, organising audits and creating and nurturing long-lasting partnerships.

Required skills:

• A completed technical or commercial education (Swiss trade school or higher)
• Min. 1- 3 years of relevant experience
• Good social skills
• English working proficiency
• High degree of precision in a work environment
• Negotiation skills

Preferred skills:

• German proficiency is highly beneficial
• French and/or Italian proficiency
• Knowledge of forging, casting and machining processes
• Knowledge of materials
• Understanding of production processes
• Understanding of technical drawings

What we offer:

• Great team
• Lots of flexibility
• Additional maternity / paternity leave
• Personal development possibilities in/outside the company
• Up to 2 days wfh per week (after 3 months learning period)
• Good salary + performance bonus + benefits