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About VAT Group

At VAT, we change the world with vacuum solutions. As the world’s leading supplier of high-performance vacuum valves, we have been driving innovation for more than 60 years. With over 3,200 employees worldwide, we operate from our headquarters in Haag, Switzerland, with manufacturing sites in Switzerland, Malaysia and Romania, as well as sales and service hubs around the world. We guided by our passions integrity, teamwork, customer centricity, and innovation – always working together as #oneVAT.

Joining us means becoming part of a passionate, international team where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your career growth is supported.

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

Our commitment to inclusion, fairness and equal opportunities

We believe in meaningful careers, continuous learning, and equal opportunities for everyone to drive our innovation and success. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace. If you have concerns, our compliance channel is available at our website. All reports are handled with strict confidentiality and in accordance with our Code of Conduct.