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Rychiger

Strategic Buyer — Technical Systems – 50–100% (f/m/d)

Rychiger

Procurement specialist for technical system components at Rychiger AG. Handling evaluations, negotiations, and supplier management within a hybrid work model.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeSteffisburg • 🇨🇭 SwitzerlandSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Technical procurement & engineering interface
  • Analysis of requirement specifications (URS / SRM), technical specifications and engineering drawings
  • Early involvement in product development projects (design-to-cost, make-or-buy) and standardization
  • Evaluation of technical equivalences and alternative solutions
  • Tendering & benchmarking
  • Structured preparation of RFQ/RFP documentation for complex system deliveries
  • Definition of evaluation criteria: technical performance, price, delivery time, quality, references
  • Conducting market benchmarks and competitor comparisons (min. 3 offers)
  • Preparation of decision papers for relevant stakeholders
  • Independent negotiation and drafting of supply contracts
  • Review of supplier contracts for legal and commercial risks

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, automation or equivalent
  • Further training in procurement/SCM and/or contract law is an advantage
  • Additional business administration qualification (CAS, MBA, or similar) desirable
  • 7–12 years' professional experience in mechanical engineering
  • At least 5 years in strategic procurement of technical systems
  • Experience in drafting and negotiating supply, framework and works contracts
  • Experience in special-purpose machinery, automation technology, packaging technology or similar
  • Hands-on experience conducting structured tenders and benchmarks for make-or-buy decisions and technical alternative assessments

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Flexible working hours (40-hour week)
  • Remote work and workation
  • Unpaid leave
  • Part-time models
  • Support and individual development with diverse training and further education opportunities
  • Profit-sharing and attractive options within the pension fund
  • Gym
  • Quiet/rest rooms
  • Food lounge
  • Internal care & case management
  • Generous expense policy

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Hard Skills & Tools
technical procurementengineering interfacerequirement specificationstechnical specificationsengineering drawingsRFQ documentationRFP documentationcontract negotiationsupply contractsbenchmarking
Soft Skills
independent negotiationstakeholder communicationdecision-makinganalytical skillsproblem-solving
Certifications
degree in mechanical engineeringdegree in mechatronicsdegree in automationCASMBA