Procurement Assistant (m/f/d)

Michael Page International (Switzerland) SA; Freiburg; Hybrid; CHF 52.000 - 72.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Michael Page International (Switzerland) SA is recruiting a Procurement Assistant (m/f/d) for a leading international financial institution in Basel. The role supports the Purchasing team with processing purchase orders and indirect procurement activities on a 6-month contract.

You will assess requisitions, review supplier offers, ensure contract compliance, and maintain data integrity throughout the procurement process. English and German required; ERP experience desired.

Qualifikationen

• Commercial diploma or degree in business-related field.
• Willingness to develop procurement knowledge.
• Proficiency in English and German at a professional level.
• Familiarity with ERP and invoice processing systems.
• Interest in procurement and contracting processes.
• Experience with document management or digital tools.

Aufgaben

• Provide operational support to the Purchasing team across procurement activities.
• Assess purchase requisitions and supplier offers per policy.
• Process purchase orders based on approved requisitions.
• Review contracts for compliance with terms and internal requirements.
• Ensure data integrity and transparency throughout the procurement process.

Ausbildung

Commercial diploma

Bachelor's degree in law, business administration or facilities management

Tools

Oracle Fusion

SAP

Jobbeschreibung

• Excellent entry point into a career in procurement
• Exciting 6-month opportunity available for immediate start

About Our Client

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.

Job 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

The Successful Applicant

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.

What's on Offer

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