Buyer and Material Planer

Arxada seeks a Buyer and Material Planer in Visp to manage procurement operations, optimize inventory via SAP, and coordinate supplier relationships for site activities.

The company is looking for a professional to oversee the end-to-end procurement cycle in Visp. This position serves as the primary connection between internal teams and external vendors, focusing on streamlining the Purchase-to-Pay workflow and enhancing operational efficiency through better inventory management and process optimization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the complete operational procurement cycle, serving as the central contact for Purchase-to-Pay tasks.
• Handle Material Requirements Planning (MRP) within SAP to maintain ideal stock levels, including adjusting disposition parameters.
• Align internal demands with the procurement of technical items, spare components, and necessary services.
• Process and monitor payment transactions related to purchasing activities to ensure timely completion.
• Track essential purchasing metrics, such as GR/IR accounts, open orders, cash flow, and order confirmations.
• Develop and manage contracts in the ERP system alongside strategic procurement colleagues.
• Assist the procurement team with ongoing projects and initiatives aimed at continuous improvement.

Requirements

• At least five years of background in procurement, business administration, sales, or a technical commercial field.
• Solid understanding of ERP platforms, particularly SAP, along with strong skills in MS Office applications like Excel and PowerPoint.
• Professional-level fluency in both German and English.

About the company

Arxada operates as a global leader providing innovative solutions designed to protect the world. The organization maintains a strong commitment to customer success and fosters a fast-paced, collaborative work environment.

• Global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world
• Committed to customers’ success
• Fast-paced and collaborative environment