Technical Buyer m/f/d 80-100%

Introduction

For an established, internationally active industrial company in the field of environmental and waste management, we are looking for a committed and negotiation-confident personality as a Technical Buyer starting in early 2027 or by arrangement.

In this versatile role, you will take on a key role in the procurement of technical equipment, consumables, raw materials, and services and contribute actively to ensuring the smooth operation of several locations in Switzerland.

Tasks

Determination and analysis of procurement needs of various departments

Preparation of specifications and tender documents in cooperation with internal specialists

Conducting tenders, comparison of offers, as well as contract and price negotiations

Selection, development, and support of suppliers in a national and international environment

Monitoring procurement markets as well as identification of innovative technologies and solutions

Implementation of purchasing strategies, guidelines, and framework agreements

Creation and management of local contracts taking into account technical, commercial, and economic aspects

Monitoring of orders, delivery dates, budgets, and purchasing obligations

Maintenance and evaluation of relevant data in the ERP system

Evaluation of supplier performance as well as processing of complaints and deviations

Creation of key figures and implementation of measures to optimize costs and processes

Support in cross-departmental improvement projects and introduction of Best Practices

Ensuring compliance with relevant legal and environmental regulations

Profile

Completed technical or commercial basic training with further training in purchasing or a degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or engineering

At least five years of professional experience in operational and/or strategic purchasing

Experience in an industrial, technical, or plant-intensive environment

Knowledge in the procurement of technical equipment and consumables

Industry knowledge in the areas of environmental technology, recycling, energy, waste disposal, or process industry is an advantage

Sound experience in tender and contract management

Strong negotiation skills as well as entrepreneurial thinking

Structured, analytical, and solution-oriented way of working

Confident handling of ERP systems, ideally SAP

Very good German and English skills, French skills are an advantage

Independent, communicative, and assertive personality with high initiative

Benefits

Responsible key function with great scope for design

Exciting and varied environment in a future-oriented industry

Appreciative and international corporate culture

Modern working conditions with hybrid work model

Sound induction and attractive further training opportunities

Long-term development perspectives in a stable company

Contact Information

If you have further questions about this job offer (Reference: JN -092026-1159589), please contact Marc Henner at +41 58 233 34 02 .

About us

Adecco is the market leader for personnel solutions in Switzerland and worldwide. Every day, our teams in our approximately 50 locations throughout Switzerland ensure the best match between candidates and customers in different professional fields and industries.

Adecco Switzerland is a company of the Adecco Group, the world's leading company for Talent Advisory and Solutions. We believe in making everyone fit for the future and employ over 3.5 million people daily. We recruit, develop, and train talent in 60 countries, and enable organizations to help shape the future of work.