
Purchasing Desk Manager
Egg b. Zürich, Switzerland
Apply by 27 Sept 2025
Competitive
Job Ref.: BH-55448
Job Description
- SAP S4hana, P2P, Abriba
- German (professional) English (professional)
- Location - Zurich - 2-3 days per week
Oversee that purchase requisitions (PRs) created by business units follow proper processes and use approved vendors via the right buy-pay channel, using an in-depth knowledge of SAP Ariba • Assist end users with Vendor onboarding request issues or process questions after having validated the need of the new vendor in SAP Ariba • Ensure S4 HANA and SAP Ariba system accuracy (lead times, pricing, catalog content, commodities, payment terms, pre-payment, etc.) to support smooth PR creation by business units • Provide data on operational KPIs (e.g., delivery reliability, PO cycle times, supplier responsiveness, Spend data, Invoice data, vendor Master data) • Educate business units on the right process to be applied in compliance with the Spend Policy and work with Liberty Blume SSC to flag and report repeat non-compliance cases within weekly reporting Skills Required • At least 5 years of relevant P2P experience, often gained through roles such as Purchasing Agent with progressive responsibility. • Strong knowledge of Ariba P2P suite incl. Guided Buying • Experience of working with SAP S4Hana (MM, SD desirable) • Customer-focused and improvement-oriented mindset with a strong drive for compliance • Able to balance enforcing standards with a supportive and collaborative attitude • Fluent in English and at least C1 Level German