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• Powering transformation for a sustainable future
• At WinGD and across the shipping industry we face unprecedented change as we strive to bring greater sustainability into our global business. As marine engine designers our responsibility in this is significant. A career with WinGD has an impact on shaping a better world for tomorrow
• As a leading developer of the two-stroke engines that power merchant shipping, our people drive innovative solutions for our customers on a global scale. Headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, since its inception in 1893, WinGD continues the legacy of the Sulzer Corporation through innovation in design
• Our success in this ever evolving, competitive environment is based on the drive, innovation and collaboration of our diverse employee population, over 420 people worldwide, representing over 25 different nationalities. Come, be a part of this change

Responsibilities:

• Day-to-day purchasing of materials and services, purchase to stock and purchase to order
• Monitor purchase requisitions and timely expedition (PR-to-PO cycle time)
• Monitor purchase orders (e.g. order confirmations, delivery dates)
• First contact person for suppliers for PO’s, review and approval of supplier invoices according to delegation of authority
• Handling and coordination of customer claims, non confomities and warranty cases for suppliers
• Supporting metrics such as supplier performance and delivery reliability
• Support local procurement organisation with tasks within the operative purchasing team
• Close collaboration with supliers, material planning, 4 PL and strategic purchasing
• RFQ, negotiate and execute spot buys within given guideline
• Supervise and support the apprentice with their daily tasks

Requirements:

• Completed vocational Swiss training EFZ (Berufslehre), ideally further training as a purchasing specialist (m/f/d) or technical merchant (m/f/d) with a federal certificate or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, preferably complemented by technical knowledge in mechanical engineering or a relevant discipline
• Several years of experience in operational purchasing, material planning or related functions
• Solid understanding of PR–PO–GR–IR processes and its applications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and in German
• Capable of effectively engaging with cross-functional, multinational teams, and external stakeholders
• Hands-on SAP knowledge (preferably SAP S/4HANA) so as in MSO such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Some technical understanding preferred
• High level of commitment, self-motivated and team spirit
• Flexibility and stress-resistant

Our offer:

• An opportunity to shape the sustainability and environmental impact of the shipping industry. WinGD is on the leading edge of the technology which is shaping the future of the shipping industry
• A dynamic working environment, blending a long history of technology expertise with industry leading innovation across a global network
• Award winning and extraordinary products
• Multi-cultural and interdisciplinary teams offering diverse perspectives and collaborative thinking
• Dynamic and interactive working conditions. WinGD offers a non-hierarchical, agile structure where input and ideas are welcome
• In-house technology training and professional development opportunities

We kindly ask you to send us your complete application, including an updated CV, a motivation letter, diplomas/certificats and a letter of reference. If you do not send these documents, your application will not be considered