Robotics Procurement Lead for NPI & Production

Akkodis; Zürich; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Akkodis, part of The Adecco Group, seeks an experienced Technical Procurement specialist in Zurich to drive sourcing and supplier management for advanced robotic components. You will collaborate with Engineering, Production, and external suppliers to secure material availability and keep prototypes moving toward series production.

You will manage RFQs, negotiate lead times, review BOMs, and resolve supply issues in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technical procurement within robotics, industrial automation, electronics, or similar engineering-driven manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electronic components, drawings, specs and BOMs.
• Experience managing complete purchasing cycle from RFQs to delivery.
• Experience working with Engineering and Production teams, e.g., in prototype development or production ramp-up.
• Confident negotiating with suppliers on pricing, lead times and escalations.
• Able to work independently, prioritize urgent requirements and own procurement activities.
• Comfortable in a fast-moving environment with evolving designs and tight timelines.
• Practical experience with ERP or procurement systems.
• Pragmatic, hands-on, solution-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Drive technical procurement: sourcing and purchasing of mechanical, electronic and electromechanical components including actuators, sensors, PCBs and machined parts.
• Support production ramp-up by securing material availability for upcoming robot builds and milestones.
• Manage suppliers: run RFQs, evaluate quotations, negotiate pricing and lead times, place purchase orders and track deliveries.
• Work with engineering BOMs to identify purchasing needs and sourcing risks.
• Solve supply issues by identifying shortages and delayed deliveries and escalate where needed.
• Support outsourcing activities by evaluating suppliers for assemblies and electronics manufacturing.
• Keep procurement data organized with accurate records, confirmations and schedules.
• Identify opportunities to simplify processes and improve supplier communication.

Skills

Technical procurement

Supplier negotiation

Sourcing

RFQ management

Cross-functional collaboration

Fluent English

On-site in Zurich

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Akkodis, part of The Adecco Group, seeks an experienced Technical Procurement specialist in Zurich to drive sourcing and supplier management for advanced robotic components. You will collaborate with Engineering, Production, and external suppliers to secure material availability and keep prototypes moving toward series production.

You will manage RFQs, negotiate lead times, review BOMs, and resolve supply issues in a fast-paced environment.