Project Lead Buyer (All Genders)
Challenge the Impossible
About Beyond Gravity
Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, Beyond Gravity is not your typical space company. We're 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 1,700 professionals, spread across 13 locations in six countries, is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what is technically feasible. We're not just building crucial products for the satellites and launchers industry; we're helping to improve life on earth.
Your Crew:
Shape the Future with Us - as Project Lead Buyer (m/f/d) in Emmen!
Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Do you want to go beyond operational purchasing and actively shape processes, drive strategy, and secure material flow? Then we would love to meet you!
As a Project Lead Buyer, you’ll 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, you will take responsibility for the strategic development of our procurement operations, drive continuous improvement, and help build strong, reliable supplier partnerships. You will analyze global sourcing markets, anticipate material needs, and ensure supply security—all while maintaining a sharp focus on quality, cost, and delivery performance.
Your key interfaces include: Project Management, Engineering, Commodity Management, and, of course, your local team. Your impact will be immediate and meaningful—on projects, products, and our company’s success.
Join us on a mission that combines precision, innovation, and purpose—help us build the future of advanced manufacturing.
Your Mission:
- Request quotations for prototype, flight, and serial parts/materials, as well as production required jigs & tools.
- Sourcing possible suppliers based on technical, economic, and quality requirements.
- Support by calculating customer offers, providing cost overviews for procurement parts and materials.
- Clarify technical feasibility with suppliers and introduce (alternative) solution proposals (design to cost) from suppliers in the concept phase.
- Negotiate prices and conditions while establishing framework agreements and contracts.
- Continuously optimize total cost of ownership (TCO) and drive savings initiatives.
- Represent 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 project milestones.
- Highlight potential deviations from plan (cost, time, quality), defining and ensuring counteractions.
- Maintain ERP procurement article data.
- Ensure sourcing aligns with company and general legal sourcing rules.
- Issue and follow up on orders (if applicable, together with Purchasers and Buyers).
- Coordinate and implement the needs and requirements of materials management and production planning.
- Participate in supplier qualification and development.
- Issue and follow up on supplier quality claims.
Your Story:
- Completed technical and/or commercial education, with 3+ years of in-depth technical and operational sourcing experience.
- Experience in global sourcing and a solid technical understanding.
- High awareness of costs and quality.
- Excellent negotiation skills and a strong drive for results.
- Reliable and adherent to deadlines.
- Experience working in project environments and multifunctional teams.
- Familiarity with SAP ERP systems and related procurement administrative and control tasks.
- Experience in space or aerospace sectors is a plus.
- Fluent in English and German.
- Lean and Six Sigma education and experience would be advantageous.
- Strong and empathetic communication skills.
- Willingness to travel.
Why Beyond Gravity:
- Engage in an international environment with a global mindset and high-tech products destined for space.
- Collaborate with a highly specialized and motivated team boasting extensive knowledge in a unique industry.
- Experience a hands-on mentality where suggestions for improvement are valued.
- Enjoy attractive employment conditions including contributions to public transport, training and development opportunities, fully paid maternity/paternity leave, and more.
- Benefit from flexible working arrangements and at least 5 weeks of vacation, with the option to purchase additional time off.
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 online using the form below.
Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.
For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact: Stefan Hunger | stefan.hunger@beyondgravity.com
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.