Strategic/Operative Purchaser

Essential responsibilities and dutiesThe Strategic/Operative Purchaser (hereinafter called “SOP”) is responsible for purchasing activities for Hug Engineering AG in Elsau, Switzerland and for Hug subsidiaries in Netherlands, Italy and Germany in close co-operation with internal teams.The SOP will also manage agreed scope of suppliers as strategic purchaser/commodity manager partnering with several Hug functions like R&D, Project mgmt., Operations and Quality.The main responsibilities are the following – Your Mission:To manage Hug purchasing activities for assigned commodities, negotiate with suppliers, manage production slots and act as solid business partner with key stakeholdersPlace and monitor project or warehouse purchase orders through the ERP systemAssure required quality, on time deliveries and cost performance for project purchasesReview and approve supplier invoicesResponsible for supplier management and development of supplier panel (identify, benchmark, develop, maintain)Run RFIs and RFQs and prepare cost analysis and benchmarksTo manage supplier and product data accuracy in ERP systemAct as supplier key account manager and perform contract negotiations with category suppliers incl. annual agreements, price lists and payment termsMonitor supplier performance KPIs (productivity, payment term, lead times, OTD and supplier quality)Manage supplier claims together with Quality teamQualifications  The ideal candidate will have/be :Technical background and commercial education / Purchasing-specific education (cert. Buyer or comparable)Experience:3-5 years experience in Purchasing in an industrial environmentExperience in strategic and operativ purchasing and conducting supplier development and negotiationsSkills and competencies:Knowledge of international industrial purchasing activity incl. strategic sourcingMS Office skills / industrial ERP experienceKnowledge of supplier cost structuresGood command of German and EnglishGood written and oral presentation skillsGood communication skills and result orientedGood planning and problem-solving skillsOpen mindset and multi-cultural sensitivityTeam player approachWe offer:A dynamic and challenging environment. We are an international company who is hungry to innovate and build incredible products.We foster an active environment where each individual thrives for excellence and can achieve their full potential. If you are driven to bring Hug Engineering to the next level, curious about this opportunity and want to be part of our growing team, send us your application