Purchasing Agent - Watchmaking

About the role

Breitling, a Swiss watchmaker founded in 1884, is looking for a Purchasing Agent to join its team of four in Grenchen and La Chaux-de-Fonds. The role manages and optimises the purchasing of watch cases, movements and movement components, from sourcing suppliers and negotiating terms to handling the administrative follow-up of the procurement process.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and optimise the supplier portfolio, source new suppliers and propose actions to secure the supply chain
• Negotiate prices and costs after RFQs and tenders, and manage suppliers' workload plans against the annual budget
• Support internal departments with technical files and contribute to the purchasing budget
• Analyse MRP results, place purchase orders, process RFQs and order confirmations, and check data consistency between the House of Brands system and supplier data
• Follow up with suppliers so delivery deadlines are met, report delays in the ERP system and replace or rework non-conforming goods
• Document procedures for business continuity and help define KPIs and action plans for the Purchasing department

Required profile

• 3 to 5 years of experience as a Purchasing / Procurement Agent, ideally in the watchmaking industry
• Higher education in Purchasing or Supply Chain Management
• Strong understanding of watchmaking manufacturing processes and materials
• Ability to work regularly at both the Grenchen and La Chaux-de-Fonds offices
• English and French proficiency

Required skills

• Proficiency in ERP systems and pivot tables
• Statistical analysis methods
• Clear communication with internal and external stakeholders

What we offer

• Work from home depending on position requirements
• Watch to wear / watch to buy program
• Referral program and development opportunities
• Maternity leave of 18 weeks