BE GREAT TOGETHER WITH US.

Innovation, Efficiency and Ambition: this is what VAT has stood for over 50 years. 

With this passion, VAT has grown to become the leading international developer, manufacturer and supplier of high-performance high-end vacuum valves and vacuum sealing technology, employing over 2000 people worldwide.  The headquarters are located in Haag (Switzerland), the production centers in Switzerland, Malaysia, Romania and Taiwan. 

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complying with instructions from the Purchasing Team Leader and Supply Chain Manager, as well as the organization's activity schedule.
• Organizing procurement activities to achieve the objectives set by the organization's management.
• Preparing and sending requests for quotes to suppliers and analyzing the offers.
• Analyzing supplier prices and their dynamics.
• Negotiating sales terms with suppliers, including price, delivery terms, payment conditions, transportation, etc., securing the best conditions for VAT Romania, and drafting and signing contracts with suppliers.
• Preparing and sending procurement orders, ensuring the inclusion of product technical specifications and applicable standards.
• Monitoring compliance with delivery deadlines.
• Periodically evaluating suppliers according to current procedures and preparing the Approved Supplier List.
• Accurately recording all data, including in the IT system.
• Attending all scheduled or unscheduled training sessions.
• Sending complaints to suppliers when necessary.
• Communicating payment amounts and deadlines to the Financial-Accounting Department.
• Blocking supplier invoices in case of quality issues.
• Ensuring correct time-stamping of documents.
• Constantly striving to improve the quality management system, optimize activities, and reduce losses.
• Being loyal to the organization and not disclosing or distributing documents without approval.
• Procuring indirect materials required for production.
• Collaborating with the technical and production departments to determine all necessary details for

REQUIEREMENTS

• University degree;
• Technical and comercial skills
• Negotiation skills
• Communication  skills
• Team player
• Well organized
• Fluent in English

Interested? We look forward to receive your application. 

You can expect a dynamic and successful company where innovation, courage, fairness and transparency are encouraged and your ideas are welcome. 

Oana Livia Ardelean 

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