Medacta is an international company specializing in the design, production, and distribution of innovative orthopaedic products, as well as in the development of accompanying surgical techniques. Established in 1999 in Switzerland, Medacta is active in joint replacement, spine surgery, and sports medicine. Medacta is committed to improving the care and well-being of patients and maintains a strong focus on healthcare sustainability. Medacta’s innovation, forged by close collaboration with surgeon leaders globally, began with minimally invasive surgical techniques and has evolved into personalized solutions for every patient. Through the M.O.R.E. Institute, Medacta supports surgeons with a comprehensive and tailored program dedicated to the advancement of medical education. Medacta is headquartered in Castel San Pietro, Switzerland, and operates in over 40 countries.

For our Purchasing Department we are looking for a young and dynamic professional who will be responsible for supporting the day to day activities in order to ensure that the supply of goods, materials and services is managed effectively and efficiently.

The candidate will be responsible for managing the following activities:

• support the purchase of goods, materials and services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets;
• prepare and raise purchase orders and order schedule;
• manage relationships with suppliers;
• ensure compliance to company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures;
• prepare reports and updates;
• organize shipments to/from Suppliers;

The resource should also have the following skills:

Hard Skills

• bachelor in Economics or similar education;
• al least 3/5 years of experience in the same function in a manufacturing Company;
• fluent in English and German;
• experience of working closely with suppliers;
• able to add value, reduce costs and input to business improvements;
• knowledge of accounts payable.

Soft Skills

• good communications skills;
• resourcefulness and dynamic skills;
• good organizational skills.

What we offer:

• Permanent contract;
• flexible working hours;
• Carpooling organized by Medacta;
• incentives for mobility by public transport;
• professional and non-professional accident insurance;
• Advantageous conventions;
• Growth opportunity, working in a continuously improving and expanding environment;
• Annual salary review linked to performance and professional development;
• Continuous training.

Medacta International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.