Operational Procurement

Company

About Swiss International Air Lines AG

It’s the little differences that make working at SWISS so appealing. The fact, for example, that we treat every detail with care, see quality in terms of hospitality and view nationality through an international lens. In a similar way, we see variety as richness, a job as an experience and SWISS as a world of inspiration. You, too, will be stimulated in our special working environment – one in which, wherever you are, you’ll always feel: Truly SWISS .... where people matter.

Tasks

As Technical Purchaser, you ensure the supply of spare parts, support equipment and services for maintenance on a short-term basis to avoid any disruption to the dispatch reliability of the aircraft and in the long term to ensure the optimum purchasing efficiency.

• Responsible for purchase and timely supply of spare parts, tools and non-aircraft material
• Responsible for market search for new suppliers
• Ensure tracking and tracing of adequate stock levels
• Negotiate with suppliers to get best economic conditions
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations from Aviation Authorities and SWISS quality
• Ensure continuous communication of material status to various stakeholders
• Ensure supplier evaluation and supplier relationship management for defined suppliers
• Cooperate with Strategic Procurement in regards to spares procurement from contracted suppliers
• Verify the correctness of invoices with Accounting
• Identify improvement initiatives in the area of the supply chain
• Participate in purchasing projects as a team member

Requirements

• Successful apprenticeship in commercial domain ("KV") or technical apprenticeship with commercial training ("Technischer Kaufmann")
• Further education such as Bachelor degree or specialized training (e.g. "Eidg. Einkaufsfachmann" or "CIPS") are an advantage
• 3 -5 years working experience in purchasing (civil aviation industry is a benefit)
• Knowledge of AMOS is a plus
• Additional training in Supply Chain / Purchasing / Logistics
• Strong planning and organizing skills
• Results and solutions oriented
• Ability to master difficult and challenging situations
• Team-player with excellent communication and social skills
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken, German is a plus

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Contact Diana Munzinger Human ResourcesSwiss International Air Lines AG E-mail address for inquiries