Junior Technical Procurement Specialist

Menhir Photonics AG; Dübendorf; On-site; CHF 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transportation subsidy

Modern offices in Stettbach

Job summary

Menhir Photonics AG in Dübendorf, near Zurich, seeks a Junior Technical Procurement Specialist to support purchasing and supply chain activities. You will work with Engineering, Production, and Operations to ensure material availability, track orders, and help optimize supplier performance.

The role offers exposure to sourcing, inventory management, and ERP systems with a path to growth in a high-tech manufacturing environment. Fluent English and German are required, and travel is limited.

Qualifications

• Technical education in a technical field.
• 0-5 years of professional experience in procurement, operations, production, logistics, supply chain, or a related technical environment.
• Interest in purchasing, supply chain management, and supplier relationships.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working with Excel and ERP systems; Odoo experience is an advantage.
• Good communication skills and a collaborative working style.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while seeking guidance when needed.
• Interest in learning about quality management, supplier management, and manufacturing processes.
• Interest in negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day purchasing activities, including purchase order creation, supplier communication, and order tracking.
• Assist with sourcing activities for production and development projects under the guidance of experienced team members.
• Help maintain material availability and inventory accuracy by monitoring stock levels and following up on deliveries.
• Support supplier onboarding, qualification, and documentation processes.
• Assist with incoming quality inspections and coordinate follow-up actions with suppliers when required.
• Maintain procurement, supplier, and inventory data within the ERP system.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to purchasing, inventory management, and operational processes.
• Support supplier performance monitoring by collecting and maintaining relevant KPI data.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Operations teams to ensure smooth material flow and timely issue resolution.
• Contribute to developing and documenting procurement procedures and work instructions.

Skills

Procurement

Supply chain

ERP systems

Excel

Communication

Education

Technical apprenticeship

HF degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Odoo

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Junior Technical Procurement Specialist

Menhir Photonics AG Vacant since : 03.11.2026 Number of jobs : 1 8600 Dübendorf (ZH) 100% Immediately Permanent

Your missionIn this role, you will support procurement and supply chain activities to help ensure the timely availability of materials required for production and development. Working closely with experienced colleagues across Engineering, Production, and Operations, you will gain exposure to sourcing, supplier coordination, inventory management, negotiation, and purchasing processes while developing your procurement expertise in a high-tech manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day purchasing activities, including purchase order creation, supplier communication, and order tracking.
• Assist with sourcing activities for production and development projects under the guidance of experienced team members.
• Help maintain material availability and inventory accuracy by monitoring stock levels and following up on deliveries.
• Support supplier onboarding, qualification, and documentation processes.
• Assist with incoming quality inspections and coordinate follow-up actions with suppliers when required.
• Maintain procurement, supplier, and inventory data within the ERP system.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to purchasing, inventory management, and operational processes.
• Support supplier performance monitoring by collecting and maintaining relevant KPI data.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Operations teams to ensure smooth material flow and timely issue resolution.
• Contribute to developing and documenting procurement procedures and work instructions.

Skills & Experience

• Technical apprenticeship, vocational training, HF degree, Bachelor's degree, or equivalent education in a technical field.
• 0-5 years of professional experience in procurement, operations, production, logistics, supply chain, or a related technical environment.
• Interest in purchasing, supply chain management, and supplier relationships.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working with Excel and ERP systems; experience with Odoo is an advantage but not required.
• Good communication skills and a collaborative working style.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while seeking guidance when needed.
• Interest in learning about quality management, supplier management, and manufacturing processes.
• Interest in negotiation.

Languages

Fluent English & German required

Terms of Employment

• Workload: 80-100%; maximum 20% travel (visiting suppliers)
• Working arrangements: On-site
• Location: Headquarters in Stettbach near Zurich, Switzerland
• Preferred start date: ASAP

ContactIn this role, you will play an important part in supporting the efficient operation of our supply chain and procurement activities. You will have the opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues, develop your technical and commercial skills, and gain broad exposure to purchasing, supplier management, inventory control, and operational processes within a growing Swiss technology company.

Why us?

You will be joining a fast-growing scale-up in our beautiful new office in Stettbach. Our international team values excellence, collaboration, and integrity. As we continue to grow rapidly, we are still building and refining our processes—your ideas and input will be valued as we establish best practices and streamline operations. We offer flexible working hours, a transportation subsidy, team events, a central location, modern, spacious offices with air conditioning, a cafeteria in the building, and opportunities for learning, development, and growth.

• Work location 8600 Dübendorf (ZH)
• Workload 100%
• Employment start Immediately
• Employment duration Permanent

• Qualification skilled
• Work experience Less than 1 year
• Education Vocational and professional school-leaving certificate or equivalent

• English Orally : Very good knowledge Written : Very good knowledge
• German Orally : Very good knowledge Written : Very good knowledge