Junior Procurement Specialist (m/w/d)

Our client operates a large international R&D and manufacturing site in Rotkreuz, Switzerland, where multidisciplinary teams develop, produce, and distribute innovative diagnostic solutions worldwide. The Procurement department plays a key role in ensuring the efficient sourcing of goods and services, managing supplier relationships, driving process improvements, and supporting internal stakeholders across the organization.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and has initial experience in Procurement and/or Supply Chain. They are comfortable working in an international environment, possess strong German and English communication skills, and have hands-on SAP experience. With a proactive and analytical mindset, they contribute to supplier management, process optimization, and operational procurement activities.

Our client is seeking individuals who are open to new ideas, challenge conventional thinking, and enjoy working in a performance-driven environment built on mutual respect, collaboration, and constructive discussion.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a Procurement Specialist with a focus on indirect materials.
• Support and ensure the planning and execution of operational procurement processes.
• Evaluate, select, and manage external suppliers and service providers.
• Support local, regional, and global tenders and procurement projects.
• Assist with supplier contract negotiations, contract administration and monitoring, and contract termination processes.
• Support internal, external, and supplier audits.
• Advise and support business functions regarding procurement activities, supplier portfolio management, and compliance topics.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of procurement processes and support operational purchasing activities through guidelines and tools.
• Assess and implement improvement ideas related to suppliers, products, and processes.
• Create reports and dashboards to effectively monitor and steer procurement activities.
• Coordinate vehicle fleet management in collaboration with leasing providers.

The perfect candidate brings :

• Completed Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field.
• Ideally 1–2 years of project experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, and/or Digital Transformation environments.
• Demonstrated experience in process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong conceptual and analytical skills with the ability to quickly understand complex topics and act with a business-oriented mindset.
• Flexibility, creativity, and the ability to operate successfully in a dynamic market environment.
• Self-driven team player with strong initiative, resilience, and assertiveness.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Knowledge of B2B interfaces and internet-based procurement tools is an advantage.
• Very good German and English language skills (minimum C1 level), both written and spoken.
• Strong IT affinity and practical SAP experience.

Additional Information:

• Start Date: ASAP
• Latest Possible Start Date: October 1, 2026
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Extension: Very likely 
• Location: Rotkreuz, Switzerland
• Workload: 100%
• Remote Work: Yes, up to 2 days per week
• Travel Requirement: None