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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.

Act as the primary IT Business Consultant for Purchasing, leading Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations solutions and related initiatives across Procurement and Sourcing, Vendor Collaboration, Planning and Supply Chain processes. Drive process improvement, system adoption, project execution and stakeholder satisfaction through effective cross-functional collaboration.

Job Description 

MAIN ROLE AND ACTIVITIES

• Own project deliverables for Procurement and Sourcing, Vendor Collaboration and associated Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations modules. (Vendor Master Data, Procurement Categories, Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Order Management, Request for Quotations (RFQ), Purchase Agreements, Strategic Sourcing, Vendor Collaboration, Vendor Evaluation, Approval Workflows, Demand Forecast Integration, Master Planning Integration, Intercompany Purchasing, Direct Delivery, Product Receipt Processing, Three-Way Matching, Vendor Invoice Management, Procurement Policies & Compliance, Spend Analysis, Supplier Performance Management and Procure-to-Pay Processes.)
• Lead related IT projects and activities, including testing and release activities.
• Act as the main responsible consultant and project manager for the assigned functional areas.
• Manage the full project lifecycle, from initial concept and business-needs identification through solution design, configuration, development requirements, implementation, documentation, training and handover.
• Identify business needs and develop solution concepts.
• Design and configure functional solutions in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations.
• Define and communicate requirements to the development team.
• Prepare solution documentation and deliver user training.
• Create Microsoft Power BI reports for end users by retrieving and analysing data from Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to improve operational performance, reduce cost and increase quality and process efficiency.
• Perform other duties assigned by the responsible manager.

KEY EXPERIENCES

• At least 5-8 years of total working experience as IT Business Consultant/IT Consultant in manufacturing industry.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience as a Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP Functional Consultant.
• Experience in business analysis, requirements engineering or consulting.
• Experience planning and coordinating projects.
• Experience in concept design and process modelling.
• Minimum 3 years of experience managing international projects.
• Knowledge of Procurement, Planning and Supply Chain processes 
   

COMPETENCIES

• Effective leadership and communication within diverse, cross-functional teams. 
• Strong technical, communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to develop innovative technical and non-technical solutions.
• Ability to work independently as a self-starter while managing multiple tasks and shifting priorities.
• Strong teamwork, planning and project-coordination capability.
• Diligence in concept design, documentation and process modelling.
• Sense of urgency and sound judgement to make well-reasoned decisions and take tactical action when required.
• High proficiency in English

VAT is an equal opportunity employer. We see ourselves as a responsible and far-sighted employer that offers not only jobs, but also career and personal development opportunities through various training programs. We recognize the value of employee diversity and provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified application that contributes to innovation, improves customer orientation and employee satisfaction. One-step in this direction is to ensure that people are recognized and fairly compensated for their contributions to the company. In 2021, VAT received the Fair-ON-Pay+ certificate as an acknowledgement for our commitment in ensuring equal pay for equal work between men and women.