Technical Purchaser

About the role

The Technical Purchaser will support the engineering and design teams by sourcing both standard and special technical components. This position involves close collaboration with suppliers and internal departments to ensure specifications are met and projects stay on schedule.

Key responsibilities

• Purchase standard and special technical parts, clarifying technical issues and developing requirement profiles.
• Obtain quotations, conduct benchmarks, and prepare decision‑making models.
• Organise and lead supplier meetings, and manage engineering change projects.
• Support component standardisation and manage identical‑part inventories.
• Handle complaints and assist the purchasing department with strategic purchasing and controlling.

Required profile

• Completed technical studies (Bachelor’s or Master’s degree).
• Fast technical comprehension and strong analytical mindset.
• Proficient in German or French with very good English.
• Entrepreneurial, hands‑on attitude with a results‑driven approach.

Required skills

• Mechanics
• Dynamics
• Electrics
• Pneumatics
• Hydraulics
• SolidWorks (CAD)