Material Buyer / Material Buyeress

Material Buyer – Supply Chain / Procurement / Project Management

Background: Based in Rotkreuz at Roche Diagnostics International, this position is embedded within the Global Instrumentation Network (GIN), which spans five global locations. The team plays a vital strategic and operational role in procuring non-finished goods, components, and assemblies essential for instrument manufacturing and assembly. As a Material Buyer, you will manage end-to-end procurement processes for both simple and complex components from international suppliers, ensuring seamless material availability and safeguarding uninterrupted production line operations. This dynamic role balances operational purchasing excellence with up to 30% project-based work focused on global process optimization and supply chain harmonization.

The Perfect Candidate

We are seeking a proactive, analytical, and highly organized procurement professional who thrives in an international, matrixed environment. The ideal candidate blends solid hands-on experience in SAP-driven operational purchasing with a project mindset aimed at continuous workflow improvement. Fluent in both English and German, you bring strong stakeholder management skills and sharp problem-solving capabilities to mitigate supply shortages, all while fostering a collaborative spirit to support team development across global sites.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Operational Procurement & Supply Chain (70%):
  • Order & Inventory Management: Process requisitions, place purchase orders globally, manage Just-In-Time (JIT) processes, and oversee Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI).
  • Delivery & Shortage Mitigation: Track open orders, monitor on-time deliveries, and proactively initiate escalation measures to eliminate production interruptions and resolve material shortages.
  • Supplier Relationship & Forecasting: Maintain daily operational supplier relationships, manage iCollab integration (POs, shipping, forecasting, eInvoicing), and distribute supplier forecasts alongside performance data for review meetings.
  • Financial & Data Accuracy: Verify and approve incoming invoices, resolve price or quantity discrepancies, manage supplier complaints, and maintain accurate master data in SAP ERP and iCollab.
  • Reporting & Onboarding: Generate routine reports on orders, supplier performance, and inventory levels. Mentor and train incoming Buyer 2 and Buyer 3 team members to ensure team knowledge continuity.
• Project Work & Continuous Improvement (30%):
  • Cross-Site Projects: Contribute to cross-functional and cross-site initiatives focused on optimizing procurement and supply chain processes.
  • Workflow Optimization: Continuously evaluate and refine operational workflows to enhance quality, efficiency, and team output.

Must Haves

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field.
• Professional Experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant post-graduation work experience in procurement/supply chain (excluding internships, working student roles, or thesis work).
• Technical Skills: Proven proficiency with SAP ERP (MM, PP, and Master Data) and a strong affinity for data-driven decision-making.
• Project Management: Practical experience participating in or leading project-based initiatives.
• Languages: Business fluency in both German and English (written and spoken).
• Soft Skills: Exceptional stakeholder management, strong team spirit, structured work habits, and a systems-thinking mindset.

Additional Information

Reference Nr.: 925208SBI
Role: Material Buyer
Industry: Pharma
Location: Rotkreuz
Work Percentage: 100%
Working Hours: Standard
Start: ASAP
Duration: Until 30.04.2027
Application Deadline: 11.09.2026

If this position has piqued your interest, please apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

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