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Purchaser: Electronics Components (Quotation)
You don't just negotiate – you make a difference
You know the electronics market, keep an overview even in tense supply chains, and find solutions where others give up? Then you are exactly right with us.
You work closely with the market, technology, and decision-making – not just in pure processing.
With us, you can expect a versatile role with responsibility, scope for design, and direct influence on exciting high-tech projects.
Who we are:
Iftest is a Swiss engineering and EMS service provider for key industries. Since 1982, we have been accompanying our customers – from startups to corporations – throughout the entire product lifecycle, from idea to series production.
Your tasks:
Management of the procurement of electronic components (semiconductors, circuit boards, passive components)
Providing well-founded decision-making bases for quotations through market analyses of prices and delivery times
Selection, evaluation, and further development of suppliers (national & international)
Conducting price and contract negotiations
Ensuring timely material availability
Analysis of procurement markets and identification of savings potential
Active risk management in case of supply bottlenecks, including building alternative sources
Close collaboration with sales, production, prototyping, and logistics
What you bring:
Technical basic training, ideally supplemented by further education in purchasing (e.g., technical merchant)
Several years of experience in purchasing electronic components
Good technical understanding and confident handling of bills of materials
Structured, analytical, and solution-oriented working style
Very good German language skills, both spoken and written, and good English skills
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., IFS) is an advantage
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