Junior Procurement Specialist; m​/w​/d

Our client operates a large international R&D and manufacturing site in Rotkreuz, Switzerland, where multidisciplinary teams develop, produce, and distribute innovative diagnostic solutions worldwide. The Procurement department plays a key role in ensuring the efficient sourcing of goods and services, managing supplier relationships, driving process improvements, and supporting internal stakeholders across the organization.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and has initial experience in Procurement and/or Supply Chain. They are comfortable working in an international environment, possess strong German and English communication skills, and have hands‑on SAP experience. With a proactive and analytical mindset, they contribute to supplier management, process optimization, and operational procurement activities.

• Serve as a Procurement Specialist with a focus on indirect materials.
• Support and ensure the planning and execution of operational procurement processes.
• Evaluate, select, and manage external suppliers and service providers.
• Support local, regional, and global tenders and procurement projects.
• Assist with supplier contract negotiations, contract administration and monitoring, and contract termination processes.
• Support internal, external, and supplier audits.
• Advise and support business functions regarding procurement activities, supplier portfolio management, and compliance topics.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of procurement processes and support operational purchasing activities through guidelines and tools.
• Assess and implement improvement ideas related to suppliers, products, and processes.
• Create reports and dashboards to effectively monitor and steer procurement activities.
• Coordinate vehicle fleet management in collaboration with leasing providers.

Roche is seeking individuals who are open to new ideas, challenge conventional thinking, and enjoy working in a performance-driven environment built on mutual respect, collaboration, and constructive discussion.

• Completed Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field.
• Ideally 1–2 years of project experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, and/or Digital Transformation environments.
• Demonstrated experience in process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong conceptual and analytical skills with the ability to quickly understand complex topics and act with a business-oriented mindset.
• Flexibility, creativity, and the ability to operate successfully in a dynamic market environment.
• Self‑driven team player with strong initiative, resilience, and assertiveness.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Knowledge of B2B interfaces and internet-based procurement tools is an advantage.
• Very good German and English language skills (minimum C1 level), both written and spoken.
• Strong IT affinity and practical SAP experience.

Start Date:

ASAP
Latest Possible

Start Date:

October 1, 2026
Contract Duration: 12 months
Extension:
Very likely

Location:

Rotkreuz, Switzerland (RDCH)
Workload: 100%
Remote Work:
Yes, up to 2 days per week
Travel Requirement:
None
Team Size:
Approximate