Operational Purchaser

Resource Group; Schweiz; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

International environment

Temporary project

Dynamic team

Career development in aviation

Job summary

Resource Group is seeking an experienced Operational Purchaser for an aviation client based in Switzerland. You will manage daily purchasing activities, process purchase orders, source materials, and ensure timely deliveries to support production lines.

You will work with SAP or similar ERP systems, maintain supplier relationships, and coordinate with logistics and warehouse teams. English proficiency is required, and the role offers an exciting opportunity to develop your career in the aviation

Qualifications

• Experience in operational purchasing or supply chain management.
• Aviation or aerospace industry experience is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of purchasing processes and supplier coordination.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP or similar).
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Manage daily purchasing activities and process purchase orders.
• Source and procure materials, components, and services according to operational requirements.
• Monitor supplier deliveries and ensure materials arrive on time.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding pricing, availability, and delivery schedules.
• Follow up on outstanding purchase orders and resolve delivery issues.
• Coordinate with logistics, warehouse, and production departments.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and update information in ERP systems.
• Support inventory management and material planning activities.
• Assist with supplier performance monitoring and procurement improvements.
• Ensure compliance with internal purchasing procedures and quality standards.

Skills

Operational purchasing

Procurement

Supplier management

Negotiation

English proficiency

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

We are currently looking for an experienced Operational Purchaser to join one of our aviation clients based in Switzerland.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing daily purchasing activities, ensuring the timely availability of materials and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers to support operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily purchasing activities and process purchase orders.
• Source and procure materials, components, and services according to operational requirements.
• Monitor supplier deliveries and ensure materials arrive on time.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding pricing, availability, and delivery schedules.
• Follow up on outstanding purchase orders and resolve delivery issues.
• Coordinate with logistics, warehouse, and production departments.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and update information in ERP systems.
• Support inventory management and material planning activities.
• Assist with supplier performance monitoring and procurement improvements.
• Ensure compliance with internal purchasing procedures and quality standards.

Requirements

• Previous experience in operational purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management.
• Experience in the aviation or aerospace industry is highly desirable.
• Good knowledge of purchasing processes, supplier management, and material coordination.
• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP or similar).
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• EU citizenship or valid Swiss work permit.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work in an international aviation environment.
• Competitive salary.
• Temporary project
• Professional and dynamic working environment.
• Opportunity to develop your career within the aviation industry.