Technical Buyer

APCO Technologies SAVaudEURESpublished 11/04/2026
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Your tasks

*Your mission*

  • You are in charge of purchasing parts and services necessary for the manufacturing of equipment used in heavy lifting systems for industry.
  • You are able to understand and translate technical documents into purchasing requirements.
  • You propose procurement solutions adapted to project constraints through technical expertise and critical thinking.
  • You are responsible for applying the entire purchasing process to these needs, analyzing purchasing proposals from our ERP system, issuing requests for quotations, negotiating with suppliers, and drafting all purchase orders for the projects you manage.
  • You monitor and control manufacturing progress in terms of Quality, Deadlines, and Costs.
  • You monitor supplier quality and handle supplier non-conformities.

Requirements

*What you bring*

  • You hold an engineering degree or HES and/or have solid experience in general and/or precision mechanics.
  • You are familiar with the manufacturing of high value-added unique parts. Good knowledge of the European industrial landscape is a plus.
  • You demonstrate recognized interpersonal skills, negotiating aptitude, and the ability to hold your ground with interlocutors. You already have successful experience in purchasing.
  • You are curious and dynamic, interested in new technologies and a multicultural environment.
  • You have a good command of English (spoken and written).

What we offer

  • Growing company, with new projects and great challenges every day.
  • Dynamic and international working environment.
  • Entrepreneurial attitude and suggestions for improvement are valued.
  • Stable family business, long-term strategic development.
  • Pleasant working atmosphere and team spirit.
  • Modern, professional, bright, and spacious working environment.
  • Ideally located between mountains and lake.
  • Numerous intra- and inter-company events.

Other

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Technical Buyer Activity rate: 100 % Field of activity: Naval

Contact person

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  • APCO Technologies SA