Brand

Vacancy title

Purchasing Agent - Indirect Procurement - CH

Ref

20747

Function

Procurement

City

Bad Zurzach

Salary

Competitive

Closing date

30/11/2024

Description

Triumph is one of the world’s largest intimate apparel companies. It enjoys a presence in over 80 countries with the core brands Triumph® and sloggi®. Globally, the company serves 20,000 wholesale customers and sells its products in more than 2,300 controlled points of sale as well as via several own online shops. The Triumph Group is a member of the amfori Business Social Compliance Initiative (amfori BSCI).

Learn more about Triumph on:
www.triumph.com
www.facebook.com/Triumph/
www.instagram.com/Triumph/
www.linkedin.com/company/triumph-international/

Our Indirect Procurement Department in Bad Zurzach, Switzerland is looking for a:

Purchasing Agent
(f/m/d) (100 %)

The Purchasing Agent role provides administrative support to the purchasing department, helping with the FIORI tool and No PO/No Pay policy rollout, preparing purchase orders, keeping records, and ensuring policy compliance. This role involves close collaboration with suppliers, vendors, and internal teams to support smooth procurement operations.
Your Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparing and implementing the FIORI tool in their location.
• Train and assist colleagues in the use of the tool.
• Follow up on order confirmations and delivery schedules.
• Provide ad-hoc troubleshooting and escalation management.
• Perform follow-on tasks like PO changes and GRN submissions.
• Communicate with suppliers and vendors to obtain quotes, negotiate prices, and manage order statuses.
• Resolve any issues related to deliveries, such as delays, shortages, or discrepancies.
• Maintain positive relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of purchase orders, invoices, and delivery notes.
• Assist in preparing reports on purchasing activities, costs, and supplier performance.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures related to procurement.
• Perform general administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and maintaining procurement documentation.
• Assist in preparing presentations, reports, and other documents for the purchasing department.
• Coordinate and schedule meetings, as needed.

Your ideal profile:

• You possess a high school diploma or equivalent; any further education in business, supply chain management, or a related field is a plus.
• You have previous experience in a purchasing, procurement, or administrative role, which is preferred.
• You have experience with SAP, which is a strong advantage.
• You demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• You are proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• You are detail-oriented, with a high level of accuracy in your work.
• You can work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• You bring a service-oriented, helpful, and can-do attitude.
• You possess strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.
• You have the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.

Why should you join us?

• You will have the opportunity to work with a leading brand in the fashion industry, recognized for its innovation and market leadership
• You will become part of a diverse, multicultural work environment that celebrates individuality and fosters a culture of inclusion and uniqueness
• You will enjoy the flexibility of the company’s hybrid working policy, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life effectively

You will never walk alone
As a family owned business with more than 135 years of experience, Triumph embraces diversity throughout our global organization. Currently, our offices are present in over 40 countries across Europe and Asia having many international teams collaborate together every day. Guiding our corporate behaviors are respect and value for our employees, but also Collaboration as one of our key Corporate Competencies, being a core part of our every day working environment.
Make a Difference, together
The future belongs to our children. At Triumph, we want to be proud of our commitment to building a sustainable society and protecting the environment, and we work everyday to ensure our products are manufactured in an sustainable way. This is our vision: We want to be a company that is characterized by responsible leadership and consideration for future generations and that cares for the legacy that we leave behind to our children.
Putting People at the center
At Triumph we are committed to our employees, they represent the foundation for our success. This means that as a company, we are driven to offer great career opportunities in a dynamic fast-paced organization. Our HR function across the globe strives to support our employees in their development, through our Triumph Learning Academy.
We continuously strive to recruit new talent, offering them one of the textile industry’s most international working environments, excellent conditions and great development opportunities in a company still owned and managed by the founding families. Our headquarters employs people from more than 30 nationalities and as a European company, we are present in many key markets in Europe, like Germany, Italy, France and growing in Eastern Europe. We are proud to have become one of the leading players in Asia very early on, in countries like Japan, China and Singapore, as well as being an employer that people aspire to work for. As a company serving women, we fundamentally believe in gender equality and diversity. Women make up more than 50% of our company’s workforce. In the last years, we have had a specific and successful drive to increase the number of women in management.
Triumph is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.
If you are seeking a great opportunity to develop your career, please send us your CV in English