Procurement Assistant

Michael Page; Basel; Vor Ort; CHF 73.000 - 95.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Michael Page is assisting a leading international financial institution in Basel to hire a Procurement Assistant (m/f/d) for an initial 6-month contract with possible extension. The role focuses on indirect purchasing, processing purchase orders, reviewing contracts, and ensuring data integrity in the procurement process.

The ideal candidate has a commercial diploma or higher, fluent English and German, and familiarity with ERP/invoice systems.

Qualifikationen

• Requires a commercial diploma; bachelor’s or master’s degree in law, business administration or facilities management desirable.
• No prior procurement experience required; quick learner with willingness to develop procurement knowledge and skills.
• Proficiency in English and German at a professional working level.

Aufgaben

• Supports the Purchasing team across indirect procurement activities.
• Assesses requisitions and supplier offers per policies/procedures.
• Processes purchase orders based on approved requisitions with accuracy.
• Reviews contracts for compliance with terms and internal requirements.
• Ensures data integrity and transparency throughout procurement processes.

Kenntnisse

English proficiency

German proficiency

ERP systems

Documentation management

Attention to detail

Discretion and integrity

Ausbildung

Commercial diploma or higher (law/business/facilities)

Tools

Oracle Fusion

SAP

Invoice processing systems

Jobbeschreibung

Our client, a leading international financial institution based in Basel, is seeking a Procurement Assistant (m/f/d) to join its team with an immediate start. This is an initial 6-month contract offering the opportunity to gain valuable experience in a dynamic international environment, with the possibility of extension.

Procurement Assistant (m/f/d)

Our client, a leading international financial institution based in Basel, is seeking a Procurement Assistant (m/f/d) to join its team with an immediate start. This is an initial 6-month contract offering the opportunity to gain valuable experience in a dynamic international environment, with the possibility of extension.

Description

The selected candidate plays a crucial role in supporting the Purchasing team with the processing of purchase orders and related procurement activities, primarily in the area of indirect purchasing, by carrying out the following key responsibilities:

• Provides operational support to the Purchasing team across a range of procurement activities
• Assesses purchase requisitions and supplier offers in accordance with established procurement policies and procedures
• Processes purchase orders accurately and efficiently based on approved requisitions.
• Reviews contracts to ensure compliance with applicable terms, conditions, and internal requirements
• Ensures data consistency, integrity, and transparency throughout the procurement process and associated control activities

Profile

In order to be considered for the role, the ideal candidate must have:

• Successfully completed commercial diploma; bachelor's or master's degree in law, business administration or facilities management desirable
• No prior procurement experience is required; the ideal candidate is a quick learner with a strong willingness to develop their knowledge and skills in procurement.
• Proficiency in English and German at a professional working level,
• Familiarity with ERP and invoice processing systems (e.g. Oracle Fusion, SAP, or comparable platforms) and the ability to navigate and utilize such tools effectively.
• An interest in procurement and a basic understanding of purchasing and contracting processes.
• Experience using document management systems or other digital tools to organize and manage business records efficiently.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and sound judgment.
• Detail-oriented approach with strong organizational skills and a high level of accuracy.

Job Offer

Excellent opportunity to launch or further develop a career in procurement within a prestigious international organization.