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 1700 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 a 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 we’d 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’ll take responsibility for the strategic development of our procurement operations, drive continuous improvement, and help build strong, reliable supplier partnerships. You’ll 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
Your local team
Your Impact
Your impact will be immediate and meaningful—on projects, products, and our company’s success.
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 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 optimizing total cost of ownership (TCO) and driving 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 project milestones.
Highlight potential deviations from plan (cost, time, quality), defining and ensuring counter actions.
Maintenance of ERP procurement article data.
Ensuring that sourcing follows the company’s 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 of in-depth technical and operational sourcing experience.
Experience in global sourcing and a good technical understanding.
High awareness for costs and quality.
Good negotiation skills and a high drive for results.
High reliability and adherence to deadlines.
Experience working in project environments and multifunctional teams.
Experience in using the SAP ERP system and related procurement administrative and control tasks.
Space or Aerotec experience would be an advantage.
Fluent in English and German is a must.
Lean and Six Sigma education & experience would be an asset.
Sensible and empathetic communication skills.
Willingness to travel.
Why Beyond Gravity
Work in an international environment with a global mindset and high-tech products that will fly into space.
A highly specialized and motivated team with ample know-how in a unique industry.
We embrace a hands-on mentality and take suggestions for improvement seriously.
Attractive employment conditions, including contributions to public transport, training and development opportunities, fully paid maternity/paternity leave, and more.
Flexible and mobile working options, along with at least 5 weeks of vacation and the possibility to purchase 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 online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.
For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact: Stefan Hunger | Show e-mailm">
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.