Material Buyer

(m/f/d)

Freelance/temporary employment for a project

Zug

Start date: asap

Reference number: 893125/1

Responsibilities

• Order & Inventory Management: Process requisitions, place purchase orders globally, manage Just-In-Time (JIT) processes, and oversee Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI)
• Delivery & Shortage Mitigation: Track open orders, monitor on-time deliveries, and proactively initiate escalation measures to eliminate production interruptions and resolve material shortages
• Supplier Relationship & Forecasting: Maintain daily operational supplier relationships, manage iCollab integration (POs, shipping, forecasting, eInvoicing), and distribute supplier forecasts alongside performance data for review meetings
• Financial & Data Accuracy: Verify and approve incoming invoices, resolve price or quantity discrepancies, manage supplier complaints, and maintain accurate master data in SAP ERP and iCollab
• Reporting & Onboarding: Generate routine reports on orders, supplier performance, and inventory levels
• Mentor and train incoming Buyer 2 and Buyer 3 team members to ensure team knowledge continuity
• Cross-Site Projects: Contribute to cross-functional and cross-site initiatives focused on optimizing procurement and supply chain processes
• Workflow Optimization: Continuously evaluate and refine operational workflows to enhance quality, efficiency, and team output

Profile

• Education: Bachelor-s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field 

• Professional experience: First work experience of relevant post-graduation work experience in procurement/supply chain (excluding internships, working student roles, or thesis work)

• Technical Skills: Proven proficiency with SAP ERP (MM, PP, and Master Data) and a strong affinity for data-driven decision-making

• Project Management: Practical experience participating in or leading project-based initiatives

• Languages: Business fluency in both German and English (written and spoken)

• Soft Skills: Exceptional stakeholder management, strong team spirit, structured work habits, and a systems-thinking mindset

Benefits

• Dynamic and innovative market environment
• A very renowned company