Junior Buyer (Capex) (6871)

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Capex Buyer – 6871

 

Our client, a global market leader in the production and process support of active pharmaceutical ingredients, both in the chemical and biotechnology sectors, is recruiting for a talented Capex Buyer to be based in Visp, Switzerland.

 

·      Location: Visp, Switzerland

·      Contract Duration: initial 12 months (team is growing, option for permanent role)

·      Workload: 100%

·      Hybrid: 3 days on site / 2 days home-office

·      Language: German fluent mandatory

·      Capex Tools: PES – Procurement Execution Strategy

                      PMP – Procurement Management Plan

 

 

The Capex Buyer supports the execution of capital expenditure (Capex) procurement activities within assigned projects and operational buying scopes.

The role focuses on operational procurement execution, supplier coordination, and compliance with the company procurement processes, while working with the team: Project Buyer, Project Procurement Lead, or Lead Buyer.

 

Main Responsibilities:

Operational Procurement Execution:

·      Support end to end operational buying activities for Capex projects (from requisition to purchase order and close out)

·      Prepare and issue purchase orders in SAP in alignment with approved sourcing decisions

·      Track order confirmations, deliveries, and invoice alignment

Sourcing & RFQ Support:

·      Support RFQ processes including data collection, bid comparison, and documentation

·      Assist senior buyers in supplier communication related to pricing, delivery, and documentation

·      Maintain transparent and auditable sourcing documentation

Project & Stakeholder Support:

·      Act as procurement contact for defined work packages within Capex projects

·      Coordinate with Engineering, Project Management, Quality, and Finance

·      Support schedule adherence and cost tracking on order level

Supplier & Compliance Management:

·      Communicate with suppliers on order execution topics

·      Ensure adherence to the company procurement policies, compliance, GMP and EHS requirements

·      Maintain accurate procurement documentation and records

 

Qualifications and Experience:

·      Relevant Swiss working/residency permit and/or Swiss/EU-Citizenship required

·      Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain or related field

·      5 years Capex experience

·      Experience in procurement, supply chain or technical, engineering, operational buying preferred

·      Structured and detail oriented working style

·      Project Management experience

·      SAP experience preferred

·      Ability to work in project environments with multiple stakeholders

·      Strong learning mindset and willingness to develop procurement capabilities

·      Basic commercial and contractual understanding

·      Fluent German required

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