Junior Buyer 60-80%, Buchs

Junior Buyer 60-80% We are a globally operating food company committed to creating and distributing high-quality fruit products while driving sustainable development at origin. We develop, produce, and market premium dried fruits and fruit snacks sourced from tropical regions. Our own production facilities in Ghana, Ivory Coast, and Kenya employ more than 2,500 people directly on site, where mangoes, pineapples, and coconuts are processed for global distribution.

To strengthen our purchasing team in Buchs (AG), we are looking for a procurement professional who will be responsible for the timely and cost-optimized sourcing of the assigned product groups, as well as their logistics to our production companies.

Responsibilities

Processing and oversight of orders and delivery schedules

Maintaining and managing supplier and product data

Requesting and comparing quotations

Communication and negotiations with suppliers

Close collaboration with our purchasing teams in Ghana and Ivory Coast

Arranging and monitoring road transport, air freight, and sea freight

Preparing all export and shipping documentation

Continuous communication with external export partners

Function as a key point of contact for internal and external partners (Ghana and Ivory Coast)

What we are looking for

Experience in a similar procurement/purchasing role

Education and/or training in purchasing or logistics, or supply chain management

Good command of English, French, and German for communication and negotiation

Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills

Motivated and detail-oriented work ethic

Professional proficiency in MS Office and SAP

What we offer

A company with strong and sustainable growth

A responsible and varied role in a highly international environment

The opportunity to contribute your own ideas and take on responsibility

Meaningful work with real impact in our production countries

A pragmatic and collaborative team culture

If you believe this role would be a good fit for you, we would love to get to know you! Please submit your complete application.

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