Junior Purchaser

Zimex Aviation AG; Glattbrugg; Vor Ort; CHF 65.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Zimex Aviation AG, Altenrhein site, is seeking a Junior Purchaser to support the purchasing and logistics of aircraft spare parts. You will handle procurement, supplier coordination, shipping, customs, and related documentation, with occasional sales activities.

Work in a small, hands‑on team and grow into the role. The ideal candidate holds a KV apprenticeship or equivalent, with English and German language proficiency.

Qualifikationen

• Commercial apprenticeship (KV) or equivalent.
• Some purchasing experience is an advantage, ideally in a technical environment; aviation experience not required.
• Good English and German are required for business communication.
• Good PC skills (Word/Excel); familiarity with maintenance or ERP systems is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Independently manage an assigned area of purchasing in accordance with aviation regulations.
• Raise external purchase orders based on demand requests.
• Request quotations and negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers.
• Evaluate, assess and review suppliers on an ongoing basis.
• Coordinate deliveries with freight forwarders; handle shipping documentation and customs.
• Maintain records in the maintenance software; administer warranty claims with suppliers.
• Occasional sales activities – internal and to external customers.

Kenntnisse

Good English

Good German

Negotiation skills

Team player

Independent worker

Hands-on attitude

Attention to detail

Ausbildung

KV apprenticeship

Tools

Maintenance software

ERP systems

MS Word

MS Excel

Jobbeschreibung

General Information

What we are looking for

To strengthen our small Purchasing & Logistics team at our Base Maintenance facility in Altenrhein, we are looking for a Junior Purchaser. In this broad and varied role, you support the efficient supply of aircraft spare parts and components – covering the full purchasing and logistics cycle, from procurement and supplier coordination through to shipping, customs and documentation, as well as occasional sales of aircraft parts.
You work independently within a small, hands‑on team, and occasionally support Line Maintenance where required. We are happy to welcome junior candidates and to grow the right person into the role.

Your main tasks

Purchasing & Procurement

• Independently manage an assigned area of purchasing in accordance with aviation regulations.
• Raise external purchase orders based on demand requests.
• Request quotations and negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers.
• Evaluate, assess and review suppliers on an ongoing basis.
• Check order confirmations, monitor delivery dates and follow up where necessary.
• In case of quality defects, arrange the return of material and request rectification from the supplier.
• Check invoices and clarify any discrepancies.
• Initiate stock orders and manage and reorder consumables (incl. regular min/max checks).

Logistics, Shipping & Customs

• Coordinate incoming and outgoing deliveries with freight forwarders.
• Handle the complete administration of goods to be shipped, incl. forwarding papers, proof of export, customs documents, proforma invoices and insurance.
• Manage import and export administration for aircraft and components sent for repair.
• Return exchange and warranty parts to suppliers, in coordination with Stores.

Documentation, Warranty & Sales

• Maintain and manage records and files in the maintenance software.
• Administer warranty claims with suppliers.
• Carry out occasional sales activities – both internal and to external third‑party customers.

Your qualifications

• Commercial apprenticeship (KV) or an equivalent qualification.
• Some purchasing experience is an advantage – ideally from a technical environment; aviation‑industry experience is not expected.
• Familiarity with our fleet types (e.g. DHC-6, ATR) is a plus, but not required.
• Good English is essential, as the majority of business communication is conducted in English.
• Good German is mandatory for the communication with local suppliers as well as the day‑to‑day integration at our Altenrhein site.
• Good PC skills (Word / Excel); experience with maintenance or ERP systems is an advantage – relevant systems are covered during onboarding.
• A reliable, accurate and independent way of working, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Resilient, with good negotiation skills and the confidence to follow things through.
• A team player with a willingness to learn, a hands‑on attitude and a practical, solution‑oriented mindset.

What we offer

• A varied and responsible role with genuine ownership in a small, close‑knit team.
• Structured onboarding and support to grow into the aviation industry – including training on our systems (Winair, LTB), Zimex procedures and Dangerous Goods (DG) – even without prior aviation experience.
• An international working environment in special mission aviation.
• A hands‑on, on‑site role at our maintenance facility in Altenrhein, close to the day‑to‑day operation.