Buyer Indirects

Competitive salary + bonus
Posted 4 weeks ago
Job ID: 8534
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Neil Cope

Director - Procurement, Supply Chain & Operations

Job Description

EMEA Recruitment has partnered with our client in the hospitality sector in the search for a Buyer Indirects to join their team in Basel, Switzerland. 

This role will handle various essential tasks, including drafting tender documents, estimating costs and savings across categories, managing product and pricing data, and conducting relevant analyses.

The Buyer Indirect will oversee logistics and monitor inventory to ensure smooth operations and report to the Senior Purchasing Manager.

Key Responsibilities of the Buyer Indirects:

  • Project and analyse expenditures and cost-saving opportunities for each category (Uniforms etc.)
  • Keep item specifications and purchasing data up-to-date
  • Help manage supplier performance, addressing quality issues, stock availability, and other service aspects
  • Manage the procurement system, updating items, pricing, and logistical information as needed
  • Regularly update prices in the system to reflect current market conditions
  • Conduct various analytical tasks to support purchasing decisions
  • Contribute to the preparation of updates for the Senior Management team

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
  • Fluency in English, with basic German skills as a plus
  • Some work experience, ideally from internships or part-time roles
  • Strong interest in building a career in Supply Chain or Procurement
  • Self-driven with a positive, solution-oriented approach
  • Excellent analytical abilities and adaptability in a dynamic workplace

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.