Procurement Specialist - Indirect Materials & Services

Vatvalve; Haag; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

VAT Group, based in Haag, St. Gallen, Switzerland, is seeking a Procurement Specialist for Indirect Materials & Services to support Category Management and internal stakeholders.

The role focuses on quality, cost, delivery performance and excellent internal customer service within the IDMS team. You will lead RFQs, support negotiations, manage service/IT purchase orders, and maintain supplier master data in the ERP system, contributing to Source-to-Pay improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Procurement or related field.
• Procurement certifications (e.g., Procurement Specialist) are an advantage.
• A few years of experience in operational procurement, ideally in services and/or IT.
• Proven experience working in a structured, corporate environment.
• Strong ERP skills; experience with Microsoft Dynamics / D365 is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead RFQs, manage quotation processes and support price clarifications
• Support negotiations in collaboration with Category Management
• Create, manage and track purchase orders for services and IT categories
• Maintain and strengthen supplier relationships
• Assess potential new suppliers and contribute to supplier evaluations
• Maintain accurate article and supplier master data in the ERP system
• Take ownership of a defined operational procurement scope
• Contribute to improving processes along the entire Source-to-Pay cycle

Skills

Fluent English

Confident communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical, solution-driven

Structured, organized working style

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Procurement or related field

Procurement certifications (e.g., Procurement Specialist)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics / D365

Job description

Procurement Specialist - Indirect Materials & Services #

Location:

Haag, St. Gallen, CH

Employment Type: Permanent

About VAT Group

At VAT, we change the world with vacuum solutions. As the world-s leading supplier of high-performance vacuum valves, we have been driving innovation for more than 60 years. With over 3,200 employees worldwide, we operate from our headquarters in Haag, Switzerland, with manufacturing sites in Switzerland, Malaysia and Romania, as well as sales and service hubs around the world. We are guided by our passions integrity, teamwork, customer centricity, and innovation - always working together as #oneVAT.

Joining us means becoming part of a passionate, international team where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your career growth is supported.

Purpose

As part of the operational Indirect Purchasing team, you support Category Management and internal stakeholders in ensuring efficient procurement of services and IT-related needs. Your focus is on quality, cost, delivery performance and excellent internal customer service. This role is business-critical for smooth daily operations and for achieving IDMS savings and performance targets.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead RFQs, manage quotation processes and support price clarifications
• Support negotiations in collaboration with Category Management
• Create, manage and track purchase orders for services and IT categories
• Maintain and strengthen supplier relationships
• Assess potential new suppliers and contribute to supplier evaluations
• Maintain accurate article and supplier master data in the ERP system
• Take ownership of a defined operational procurement scope
• Contribute to improving processes along the entire Source-to-Pay cycle

Your Profile

• Bachelor-s or Master-s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Procurement or a related field (equivalent practical experience also valued)
• Procurement certifications (e.g., Procurement Specialist) are an advantage
• A few years of experience in operational procurement, ideally in services and/or IT
• Proven experience working in a structured, corporate environment
• Strong ERP skills; experience with Microsoft Dynamics / D365 is an asset
• Solid understanding of processes and enjoyment in working in a structured, organized way
• Confident communication skills and strong stakeholder-management capability
• Analytical, solution-driven and proactive working style
• Fluent English; good German skills strongly preferred

Our commitment to inclusion, fairness and equal opportunities

We believe in meaningful careers, continuous learning, and equal opportunities for everyone to drive our innovation and success. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace. If you have concerns, our compliance channel is available at our website. All reports are handled with strict confidentiality and in accordance with our Code of Conduct.