Project Lead Buyer (all genders) (7559)

Project Lead Buyer (all genders)

Challenge the Impossible

About Beyond Gravity

Headquartered in Zurich Switzerland Beyond Gravity is not your typical space company. Were a unique blend of agility speed and innovation fusing a start-up mindset with decades of industry expertise and a track record of 100% mission success. Our dynamic team of over 1700 professionals spread across 13 locations in six countries is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what is technically feasible. Were not just building crucial products for the satellites and launchers industry were helping to improve life on earth.

Your crew:

Shape the future with us as Project Lead Buyer (m/f/d) in Emmen!
Ready to take the next step in your career Want to go beyond operational purchasing and play an active role in shaping processes driving strategy and securing material flow Then wed love to meet you!

As a ProjectLead Buyer youll be a key member of our dynamic Supply Chain team. Together we ensure that our innovative products from precisely manufactured components to complete rocket half-shells are delivered on time in top quality and under optimal conditions.

In this pivotal role youll take responsibility for the strategic development of our procurement operations drive continuous improvement and help build strong reliable supplier partnerships. Youll analyze global sourcing markets anticipate material needs and ensure supply security always with a sharp focus on quality cost and delivery performance.

Your key interfaces: Project Management Engineering Commodity Management and of course your local team.
Your impact: Immediate and meaningful on projects products and our companys success.

Join us on a mission that combines precision innovation and purpose and help us build the future of advanced manufacturing.

your Mission:

• Requests for quotation for prototype flight and serial parts/materials as well as production required jigs & tools
• Sourcing of possible suppliers based on the technical economic and quality requirements
• Support with the calculation for customer offers providing procurement parts and materials cost overviews
• Clarification of the technical feasibility with the suppliers and introduction of (alternative) solution proposals (design to cost) from suppliers in the concept phase
• Negotiating prices and conditions as well as establishing framework agreements and contracts
• Continuously optimizes total cost of ownership (TCO) and drives savings initiatives
• Representation of the purchasing interests in the product development process (BOM specification/drawing availability meeting cost targets and manufacturing deadlines)
• Ensure all externally sourced BOM parts materials and jigs are available in line with the project milestones
• Highlight potential deviations from plan (cost time quality) defining and ensuring counter actions
• Maintenance of ERP procurement article data.
• Ensuring the sourcing in line with the companys and general legal sourcing rules.
• Issuing and follow-up orders (if applicable together with the Purchasers and Buyers)
• Coordination and implementation of the needs and requirements of materials management and production planning
• Participation in supplier qualification and development
• Issuing and follow-up on supplier quality claims

Your Story:

• Completed technical and/or commercial education and 3 years in-depth technical and operational sourcing experience
• Experience in global sourcing and good technical understanding
• High awareness for costs and quality
• Good negotiation skills and high drive for results
• High reliability and adherence to deadlines
• Experience working in project environment and multifunctional teams
• Experience in the use of SAP ERP system and related procurement administrative and control tasks
• Space or Aerotec experience would be an advantage
• Fluent English and German is a must
• Lean and Six Sigma education & experience would be an asset
• Sensible and emphatic communication skills
• Willingness to travel

Why Beyond Gravity:

• Work in an international environment with global mindset and high-tech products that will fly into space
• A highly specialized and motivated team with a lot of know-how in a unique industry
• We live a hands-on mentality and take suggestions for improvement seriously
• Attractive employment conditions (contribution to public transport trainings and development opportunities full paid maternity/paternity leave and many more)
• Flexible and mobile working and at least 5 weeks of vacation with the possibility to buy additional vacation

Are you ready for lift-off

Our core values - Passionate Together and Curious - transform challenges into opportunities. Embark on a journey to transcend the ordinary with us. Propel your career to new heights by applying before 30/05/ actively reviewing candidates and will promptly select the ideal fit for our team.

For questions regarding the recruitment process please contact: Stefan

Beyond Gravity is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race color religion sex gender national origin disability protected veteran status or any other legally protected categories.

Applications by e-mail cannot be considered. We do not accept dossiers from recruitment agencies for this position.