Procurement and Supply Chain Manager - #50507

Location: Zurich, Buchs, Switzerland (onsite)

About The Role

We are looking for a highly hands-on Procurement & Supply Chain Manager to support our Nanoindentation product line within our Materials Analysis business.

Our materials analysis solutions enable scientists and engineers to understand the mechanical properties of materials at the micro- and nanoscale, supporting innovation across industries such as semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, and research.

This is not a strategic, though there is scope to shape what supply chain looks like, for our nanoindenter team, in the future – it is a deeply operational position, focused on ensuring that all parts, components, and materials are available exactly when needed to keep production running.

You will take ownership of day-to-day procurement execution, inbound logistics, and inventory control, directly impacting the performance and reliability of a highly specialised scientific product line.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Owning end-to-end purchasing operations to support production of precision materials analysis instruments
• Ensuring continuous material availability, preventing any disruption to assembly and build schedules
• Managing inbound logistics, including shipment tracking, goods receipt, and invoice matching
• Working closely with engineering and production teams supporting nanoindentation systems used in materials characterisation
• Actively managing suppliers to deliver on quality, cost, and lead time requirements
• Negotiating pricing, lead times, and supply agreements
• Setting and maintaining inventory levels aligned to demand and risk
• Performing stock control and inventory accuracy checks
• Identifying and mitigating supply chain risks (e.g. long lead-time components, single sourcing)
• Implementing contingency plans to ensure continuity of supply for critical components
• Supporting incoming quality processes to ensure all materials meet specifications required for high-precision instruments
• Acting as Deputy Production Manager when required
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in operational procurement or supply chain within a manufacturing, engineering, or scientific instrumentation environment
• Proven ability to keep production running through effective material availability management
• Hands-on experience with:
• Purchasing and supplier coordination
• Inventory and stock management
• Inbound logistics and supply flow
• Ability to operate effectively in a precision, low-volume / high-complexity environment (typical of materials analysis equipment)
• Experience working with technical components or engineered systems
• Strong problem-solving mindset, with the ability to react quickly to production needs
• Confidence working cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and production teams
  

Key Behaviours for Success

• Operationally focused – you thrive on execution and being close to the detail
• Highly hands-on, willing to take ownership of daily supply challenges
• Urgency-driven, with a strong focus on avoiding production downtime
• Proactive and solution-oriented, anticipating risks before they impact supply
• Resilient under pressure, making decisions in time-critical situations
• Strong organisation skills, capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously
  
  

Why Join Us?

• Work at the cutting edge of materials analysis and nanoindentation technology
• Be part of a specialised team delivering high-precision scientific instrumentation
• Take on a role where your work has direct impact on production and product delivery
• Join an environment where hands-on contribution and operational excellence are highly valued