Technical Procurement Associate – On-site, Zurich Area

Menhir Photonics AG; Dübendorf; On-site; CHF 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transportation subsidy

Modern offices in Stettbach

Job summary

Menhir Photonics AG in Dübendorf, near Zurich, seeks a Junior Technical Procurement Specialist to support purchasing and supply chain activities. You will work with Engineering, Production, and Operations to ensure material availability, track orders, and help optimize supplier performance.

The role offers exposure to sourcing, inventory management, and ERP systems with a path to growth in a high-tech manufacturing environment. Fluent English and German are required, and travel is limited.

Qualifications

• Technical education in a technical field.
• 0-5 years of professional experience in procurement, operations, production, logistics, supply chain, or a related technical environment.
• Interest in purchasing, supply chain management, and supplier relationships.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working with Excel and ERP systems; Odoo experience is an advantage.
• Good communication skills and a collaborative working style.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while seeking guidance when needed.
• Interest in learning about quality management, supplier management, and manufacturing processes.
• Interest in negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day purchasing activities, including purchase order creation, supplier communication, and order tracking.
• Assist with sourcing activities for production and development projects under the guidance of experienced team members.
• Help maintain material availability and inventory accuracy by monitoring stock levels and following up on deliveries.
• Support supplier onboarding, qualification, and documentation processes.
• Assist with incoming quality inspections and coordinate follow-up actions with suppliers when required.
• Maintain procurement, supplier, and inventory data within the ERP system.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to purchasing, inventory management, and operational processes.
• Support supplier performance monitoring by collecting and maintaining relevant KPI data.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Operations teams to ensure smooth material flow and timely issue resolution.
• Contribute to developing and documenting procurement procedures and work instructions.

Skills

Procurement

Supply chain

ERP systems

Excel

Communication

Education

Technical apprenticeship

HF degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Odoo

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Menhir Photonics AG in Dübendorf, near Zurich, seeks a Junior Technical Procurement Specialist to support purchasing and supply chain activities. You will work with Engineering, Production, and Operations to ensure material availability, track orders, and help optimize supplier performance.

The role offers exposure to sourcing, inventory management, and ERP systems with a path to growth in a high-tech manufacturing environment. Fluent English and German are required, and travel is limited.