Purchasing Trainee (f/m/d) in Zürich

This position is currently limited to 12 months. YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage Hug purchasing activities - direct and indirect materials for assigned commodities / place and monitor project or warehouse purchase orders through the ERP system Negotiate with suppliers and manage production slots Assure required quality, on time deliveries and cost performance for project purchases Review and approve supplier invoices Run RFIs and RFQs and prepare cost analysis and benchmarks ERP data management for purchasing specific data Monitor supplier performance KPIs (productivity, payment term, lead times, OTD and supplier quality)Manage supplier claims together with Quality team YOUR PROFILE: Technical background and commercial education / Purchasing-specific education Ideally 1-2 years experience in Purchasing in an industrial environment Very good command of German and English Good communication skills and result-oriented Good planning and problem-solving skills Open mindset and multi-cultural sensitivity Team player approach YOUR CHANCES: Exciting collaboration with internal departments and subsidiaries abroad Freedom to drive initiatives forward New work environment (e.g., flexible working hours, good public transport connections and parking spaces in front of the door, 40 hours/week)Hug Engineering is one of the world‘s leading manufacturers of exhaust aftertreatment systems for high horsepower engines in the mobile and stationary operations. Our applications range from yachts with an engine power of 200k W to large power plants with 20 MW per engine. Moreover, we develop innovative systems that are specifically tailored to the use of alternative fuels such as methanol, hydrogen and ammonia. This is your chance to be part of our success story, perform multifaceted tasks, and evolve as you take up new challenges. Hug Engineering is your opportunity to apply your skills and ideas , while also making an active contribution to a clean environment.