Technical Buyer – Naval & Heavy Lifts

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

Job summary

Jobup in Switzerland (Vaud) seeks a purchasing professional for critical components and services used in heavy lifting systems. You translate technical docs into purchasing requirements and propose supply solutions aligned with project constraints.

You manage the full purchasing cycle from RFQs, supplier negotiation, to issuing project orders, while monitoring quality, deadlines and costs. Fluent English and experience with European suppliers are valued in a dynamic, international environment.

Qualifications

• Engineering or HES degree with solid experience in mechanics.
• Experience purchasing high-value, unique parts.
• Strong negotiation and ability to engage with suppliers in Europe.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to position yourself with interlocutors.
• Curious, dynamic and comfortable in a multicultural environment with English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• You are responsible for purchasing parts and services necessary for the manufacture of equipment goods used in heavy lifting systems for industry.
• You translate technical documents into purchasing requirements.
• You propose supply solutions adapted to project constraints through technical expertise and critical thinking.
• You manage the entire purchasing process: analyse proposals, issue RFQs, negotiate with suppliers, draft project orders.
• You monitor and control manufacturing progress in terms of quality, deadlines and costs.
• You monitor supplier quality and handle supplier non-conformities.

Skills

Purchasing

Negotiation

English proficiency

Supplier management

Education

Engineering or HES degree

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Jobup in Switzerland (Vaud) seeks a purchasing professional for critical components and services used in heavy lifting systems. You translate technical docs into purchasing requirements and propose supply solutions aligned with project constraints.

You manage the full purchasing cycle from RFQs, supplier negotiation, to issuing project orders, while monitoring quality, deadlines and costs. Fluent English and experience with European suppliers are valued in a dynamic, international environment.