Description

Spot / Operational Buyer - SAP SRM/ MM vacancy for our Zürich based client in the Banking sector.

Your Responsibilities

• Execute operational purchasing activities across Indirect Spend categories (primarily Services & Software)
• Manage requisitions, purchase orders, approvals, and supplier coordination within SAP SRM and SAP MM
• Act as a Spot Buyer, handling smaller and ad-hoc procurement requests independently
• Review, assess, and compare software and license quotes (perpetual vs. term, transferability, EULA basics, maintenance & support)
• Execute procurement and contracting processes according to predefined category cards, SOPs, and governance rules
• Conduct basic supplier negotiations to support cost-reduction initiatives on low-complexity topics
• Review contract clauses to ensure alignment with internal policies
• Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to process optimization
• Confidently engage with internal stakeholders and suppliers

Your Profile

• 1-2 years' experience in Indirect Spend purchasing, ideally in Services or Software/Licenses
• Experience handling PR ? PO workflows and operational procurement processes
• Basic commercial and negotiation skills with proven small-scale cost-reduction achievements
• Experience buying or selling software/licenses, including evaluating license quotes
• Advantage: previous employment with Swiss software resellers such as
  SoftwareOne, Bechtle, Stellium, Crayon
• Understanding of core licensing concepts (perpetual vs. term, EULA, maintenance & support)
• SAP SRM and SAP MM experience (basic to intermediate level)
• Strong analytical skills and ability to learn and follow structured processes
• Languages: German (fluent) and English (good)

Your Soft Skills

• Proactive fast learner with a hands-on, solution-oriented mindset
• Mature and confident communicator
• Strong teamwork capabilities
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and adaptable in a dynamic environment

Location: Zürich, Switzerland
Work setting: Hybrid
Sector: Banking
Start: ASAP
Duration: 6 Months
Workload: 100%
Ref.Nr.: BH 23574

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Due to Swiss work permit restrictions, we can only consider applications from Swiss nationals, EU citizens, and current work-permit holders for Switzerland.

We welcome applications from individuals of all genders, age groups, sexual orientations, personal expressions, ethnic backgrounds, and religious beliefs. Therefore, there is no requirement to provide gender information or a photo in your application.

As per client requirements, we need information about your marital status, nationality, date of birth, and a valid Swiss work permit. For applicants with disabilities, we are happy to explore potential solutions with our end client.

This job advertisement was prepared with the assistance of AI technology and has undergone human review and approval.