Material Buyer

Itech Consult AG; Risch-Rotkreuz; Vor Ort; CHF 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

ITech Consult AG is seeking a proactive Material Buyer based in Rotkreuz, working within the Global Instrumentation Network across multiple sites. You will manage end-to-end procurement for components, leveraging SAP ERP and iCollab, while driving 30% project-based improvements to streamline workflows and harmonize processes.

The role requires fluent English and German, strong stakeholder management, and a hands-on approach to maintain material availability and uninterrupted production.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant post-graduation work experience in procurement/supply chain (excluding internships, working student roles, or thesis work).
• Proven proficiency with SAP ERP (MM, PP, and Master Data) and a strong affinity for data-driven decision-making.
• Practical experience participating in or leading project-based initiatives.
• Business fluency in both German and English (written and spoken).
• Exceptional stakeholder management, strong team spirit, structured work habits, and a systems-thinking mindset.

Aufgaben

• Order & Inventory Management: Process requisitions, place purchase orders globally, manage JIT processes, and oversee VMI.
• Delivery & Shortage Mitigation: Track open orders, monitor on-time deliveries, and escalate to prevent production interruptions.
• Supplier Relationship & Forecasting: Maintain supplier relationships, manage iCollab integration, and share forecasts with reviews.
• Financial & Data Accuracy: Verify invoices, resolve discrepancies, manage supplier complaints, and maintain SAP master data.
• Reporting & Onboarding: Generate reports on orders, supplier performance, and inventory; mentor junior buyers.
• Cross-Site Projects: Contribute to procurement and supply chain optimization initiatives.
• Workflow Optimization: Continuously refine workflows to improve quality and efficiency.

Kenntnisse

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Procurement experience

Project management

English proficiency

German proficiency

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Business / SCM

Tools

SAP ERP (MM/PP)

iCollab integration

Jobbeschreibung

Material Buyer

Material Buyer – Supply chain / procurement / project management / German / English

Background: Based in Rotkreuz at Roche Diagnostics International, this position is embedded within the Global Instrumentation Network (GIN) spanning five global locations. The team plays a vital strategic and operational role in procuring non-finished goods, components, and assemblies essential for instrument manufacturing and assembly. As a Material Buyer, you will manage end-to-end procurement processes for both simple and complex components from international suppliers, ensuring seamless material availability and safeguarding uninterrupted production line operations. This dynamic role balances operational purchasing excellence with up to 30% project-based work focused on global process optimization and supply chain harmonization.

The perfect candidate: We are seeking a proactive, analytical, and highly organized procurement professional who thrives in an international, matrixed environment. The ideal candidate blends solid hands‑on experience in SAP‑driven operational purchasing with a project mindset aimed at continuous workflow improvement. Fluent in both English and German, you bring strong stakeholder management skills, sharp problem‑solving capabilities to mitigate supply shortages, and a collaborative spirit to support team development across global sites.

Tasks & Responsibilities

Operational Procurement & Supply Chain (70%)

• Order & Inventory Management: Process requisitions, place purchase orders globally, manage Just‑In‑Time (JIT) processes, and oversee Vendor‑Managed Inventory (VMI).
• Delivery & Shortage Mitigation: Track open orders, monitor on‑time deliveries, and proactively initiate escalation measures to eliminate production interruptions and resolve material shortages.
• Supplier Relationship & Forecasting: Maintain daily operational supplier relationships, manage iCollab integration (POs, shipping, forecasting, eInvoicing), and distribute supplier forecasts alongside performance data for review meetings.
• Financial & Data Accuracy: Verify and approve incoming invoices, resolve price or quantity discrepancies, manage supplier complaints, and maintain accurate master data in SAP ERP and iCollab.
• Reporting & Onboarding: Generate routine reports on orders, supplier performance, and inventory levels. Mentor and train incoming Buyer 2 and Buyer 3 team members to ensure team knowledge continuity.

Project Work & Continuous Improvement (30%)

• Cross‑Site Projects: Contribute to cross‑functional and cross‑site initiatives focused on optimizing procurement and supply chain processes.
• Workflow Optimization: Continuously evaluate and refine operational workflows to enhance quality, efficiency, and team output.

Must Haves:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field.
• Professional Experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant post‑graduation work experience in procurement/supply chain (excluding internships, working student roles, or thesis work).
• Technical Skills: Proven proficiency with SAP ERP (MM, PP, and Master Data) and a strong affinity for data‑driven decision‑making.
• Project Management: Practical experience participating in or leading project-based initiatives.
• Languages: Business fluency in both German and English (written and spoken).
• Soft Skills: Exceptional stakeholder management, strong team spirit, structured work habits, and a systems‑thinking mindset.

Reference Nr.: 925208SBIRolle: Material BuyerIndustrie: PharmaLocation: RotkreuzPensum: 100%Working Hours: StandardStart: ASAPDuration: 30.04.2027Bewerbungsfrist: 11.09.2026

Über uns:ITech Consult ist ein nach ISO 9001:2015 zertifiziertes Schweizer Unternehmen mit Niederlassungen in Deutschland und Irland. ITech Consult ist spezialisiert auf die Vermittlung von IT-Kandidaten für Auftragsarbeiten. Wir wurden 1997 von IT-Profis gegründet und wissen daher, wie wichtig die professionelle Unterstützung bei der Projektsuche und -arbeit ist.

Additional Information

• Work location 6343 Rotkreuz (ZG)
• Workload 100%
• Employment start Immediately
• Employment duration Permanent
• German Orally : Very good knowledge Written : Very good knowledge
• English Orally : Very good knowledge Written : Very good knowledge