Operational / Technical Buyer

HAI4M; Volketswil; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hocoma Schweiz, part of the HAI4M Group, is seeking a proactive Operational / Technical Buyer to strengthen our Supply Chain in a regulated, technical environment.

You will manage procurement, supplier coordination, and collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Production to resolve issues, while performing analytics and driving continuous improvement within ERP systems.

Qualifications

• A technical or commercial education, ideally complemented by procurement or supply chain qualifications.
• Several years of operational purchasing experience, preferably in a technical, industrial or regulated environment.
• Solid technical understanding, familiarity with technical drawings and bills of materials is an advantage.
• Strong Excel skills, ERP experience and a good understanding of procurement processes.
• Very good written and spoken German and English.

Responsibilities

• Operational Procurement: Manage purchase orders, supplier confirmations and delivery follow-ups to ensure material availability.
• Supplier Coordination: Monitor supplier performance and maintain compliance documentation (REACH, RoHS, POP, ISO).
• Technical & Quality Collaboration: Work with Engineering, Quality, Production and Planning to resolve procurement issues.
• Procurement Analytics: Analyze purchasing data, lead times and supplier performance for KPIs.
• Continuous Improvement & Compliance: Optimize processes and maintain ERP data; support audits.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collab

Procurement expertise

Supplier management

German language

English language

ERP experience

Procurement processes

Education

Technical or commercial education

Procurement or supply chain qualifications

Tools

Excel

ERP software

Job description

At Hocoma, we do this every single day – developing innovative technologies that improve movement therapy for millions of patients worldwide.

As part of the HAI4M Group, we are shaping the future of rehabilitation together with Motek Medical. Since 2025, HAI4M has united leading expertise in robotics and immersive VR to drive innovation in movement therapy, research, and clinical practice – with a strong focus on data-driven, patient-centered care.

Hocoma Switzerland is the global market leader in robotic and sensor-based devices for functional movement therapy. For over 20 years, our solutions have been used in leading neuro-rehabilitation centers, top hospitals, and clinics worldwide, supporting patients across the full continuum of care – from acute treatment to outpatient therapy.

Join us and become part of a global network redefining rehabilitation standards – today and tomorrow.

YOUR IMPACT...

To strengthen our Supply Chain team, we are looking for a proactive, analytical and hands-on Operational / Technical Buyer who takes ownership, thinks ahead and enjoys solving challenges in a dynamic, technical and regulated environment.

Operational Procurement: Manage purchase orders, supplier confirmations and delivery follow-ups, ensuring timely material availability and preventing shortages.

Supplier Coordination: Monitor supplier performance, support supplier evaluations and maintain compliance documentation (REACH, RoHS, POP, ISO certifications).

Technical & Quality Collaboration: Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Production and Production Planning to resolve technical and operational procurement issues, coordinate procurement activities related to supplier non-conformities (MRB) and address component obsolescence.

Procurement Analytics: Analyze purchasing data, lead times and supplier performance, identify risks and opportunities for improvement, and support procurement reporting and KPI’s.

Continuous Improvement & Compliance: Contribute to optimizing procurement processes, maintaining accurate ERP data and supporting internal and external quality audits.

Think ahead, take ownership and proactively drive solutions.

Combine strong analytical thinking with a practical, hands-on mentality.

Enjoy cross-functional collaboration and communicate effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Are structured, reliable and comfortable managing competing priorities.

Have a continuous improvement mindset and thrive in a dynamic environment

A technical or commercial education, ideally complemented by procurement or supply chain qualifications.

Several years of operational purchasing experience, preferably in a technical, industrial or regulated environment.

Solid technical understanding, ideally gained through technical education or practical experience; familiarity with technical drawings and bills of materials is an advantage.

Strong Excel skills, ERP experience and a good understanding of procurement processes.

Very good written and spoken German and English.

A meaningful role in medical robotics, a collaborative international environment, short decision-making paths and the opportunity to take ownership and actively improve our procurement operations.

LEADING. INNOVATIVE. RELIABLE. HUMANE. INTEGER. PASSIONATE.

That is what we stand for. What do you stand for?