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Sika

Specialty chemicals for bonding, sealing, damping

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Procurement & SourcingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSarnen, SwitzerlandNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A technical commercial qualification with an eidgenössischer Fachausweis, or basic commercial training (KV) followed by further training as a buyer with an eidgenössischer Fachausweis.
  • Two to three years of professional experience in purchasing, work preparation (AVOR), or disposition.
  • Very good experience in an industrial or technical environment is advantageous.
  • Very good Microsoft Office skills and sound knowledge of SAP and PPS.
  • Experience in project management.
  • Native-level German proficiency (C2).
  • Very good spoken and written English (at least B2).
  • A valid driving license is advantageous; travel is approximately 10%.
  • Work independently, take initiative, and work conscientiously, in a structured manner and to deadlines.
  • Demonstrate reliability, a sense of responsibility, and strong comprehension skills.
  • Be approachable, communicative, and team-oriented, with a strong service and solution orientation.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the assigned Swiss portfolio.
  • Review, negotiate, and conclude contracts, including Travel MM, Shipping Provider, Car Fleet MM, and spare parts contracts.
  • Review and approve daily purchase requisitions.
  • Identify, implement, and realize savings, bundling, and optimization potential.
  • Support and implement projects.
  • Manage suppliers.
  • Ensure quality requirements are met and process complaints about defects.
  • Document activities, report, and prepare statistics and key performance indicators.
  • Implement the global purchasing strategy.
  • Provide support for SAP, IT, procurement tools, and the community.
  • Support and deputize for the Head of Indirect Procurement.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in an industrial or technical environment.
  • A valid driving license.

About the Company

Sika

Specialty chemicals for bonding, sealing, damping

Sika is a global specialty chemicals company that develops and manufactures systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in construction and other industries. Its offerings include adhesives, sealants, damping materials, reinforcement solutions, and protective coatings that join, seal, reinforce, and protect surfaces in projects. It differentiates itself with a wide geographic footprint (103 countries and hundreds of factories) and a decentralized structure that lets regional management tailor solutions, while focusing on sustainability and ongoing product development. Sika’s goal is to help transform the construction and transportation sectors toward greater environmental sustainability by delivering reliable chemical systems and services that improve build quality, efficiency, and durability.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Baar, Switzerland
Founded
1910

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