Strategic Technical Project Buyer (Industrial)

Jobup; Verwaltungsregion Seeland; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collective labour agreement

Internal training

Job summary

MPS is seeking a Technical Project Buyer (M/F/X) to drive procurement for high-precision microsystems across watchmaking, medical, security and industry sectors. Based in Biel/Bienne, you will lead tender processes, supplier evaluations, and contract negotiations within a multidisciplinary project team.

You will collaborate with Design Office, Quality, Supply Chain and Finance, ensuring ISO standards compliance and continuous cost improvements while using SAP and MS Office daily.

Qualifications

• Higher education in purchasing, supply chain, economics or technical field.
• 3–5 years of experience in purchasing, including industrial technical projects.
• Good understanding of industrial processes, manufacturing constraints and purchased technologies.
• Mastery of purchasing techniques (TCO, tenders, negotiation, contracting) and basic contract law.
• Regular use of SAP and MS Office tools.
• Very good command of French and professional English; German is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage the purchase of materials, components and services necessary for technical projects, with internal teams.
• Conduct tenders and market studies, evaluate suppliers (technical, quality, price, deadlines).
• Negotiate commercial and contractual conditions and actively contribute to cost reduction.
• Manage orders and contracts, monitor deliveries and ensure project deadlines are met.
• Analyse ERP needs, balance stocks and adjust replenishment parameters.
• Ensure compliance with technical specifications and ISO 9001, 14001 and 13485 standards together with Quality.
• Develop sustainable supplier relationships, manage disputes and lead continuous improvement projects.

Skills

French language

English language

German language

Negotiation

Project management

Education

Higher education in purchasing or related field

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

MPS is seeking a Technical Project Buyer (M/F/X) to drive procurement for high-precision microsystems across watchmaking, medical, security and industry sectors. Based in Biel/Bienne, you will lead tender processes, supplier evaluations, and contract negotiations within a multidisciplinary project team.

You will collaborate with Design Office, Quality, Supply Chain and Finance, ensuring ISO standards compliance and continuous cost improvements while using SAP and MS Office daily.