Purchaser (Fluent in English and French)

Amarante, Portugal

Founded in 1954, Fischer Connectors designs, develops, and implements end-to-end interconnection solutions for ecosystems that require local data, signal, and power transfer and management. Its electronic solutions, connectors, and custom cable assemblies are globally recognized for their reliability in demanding environments.

Fischer Connectors is part of the Conextivity Group. With nearly 700 employees worldwide, four R&D centers, and six manufacturing units, this Swiss-based technology group provides high-performance connectivity solutions that seamlessly manage data and power flows from sensors and devices to the cloud, enabling the emergence of new, scalable ecosystems. Conextivity encompasses two main activities: Fischer Connectors and Wearin'.

We are driven by collaboration, guided by respect, and inspired by an entrepreneurial spirit. At Conextivity, innovation, excellence, and longevity are part of everything we do.

The mission of the Purchaser is to order direct and indirect materials for the production site and external partners of the Conextivity Group, according to production and operational needs.

The main role of the Buyer is to coordinate and manage all aspects of procurement, from creating new purchase orders to delivery to the supplier and ensuring material availability for production needs. The Purchaser is responsible for the acquisition of direct and indirect materials for the group's production units and partners.

WHAT YOU WILL DO IN YOUR ROLE:

• Issue, execute, and follow up on Purchase Orders (POs) within defined deadlines;
• Ensure that material purchase requests are processed in accordance with all relevant requirements (customer, planning, R&D, etc.);
• Monitor supplier deliveries and performance;
• Perform analysis to streamline requests and provide feedback to stakeholders;
• Optimize costs and inventory levels for indirect materials;
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders regarding material availability and prioritization;
• Communicate and coordinate with all departments and stakeholders involved in task execution;
• Keep purchase master data up to date in the ERP system;
• Report any bottlenecks and/or risks that could prevent successful task completion (escalation);
• Develop and maintain KPIs and relevant tools to monitor operations and processes;
• Contribute to the company's development by participating in projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in purchasing, planning, or programming in an industrial company;
• Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft, JD Edwards); SAP is preferred;
• Good proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Outlook);
• Fluent in French and English (mandatory);
• Goal-oriented, reliable, and a team player;
• Ability to work and communicate effectively in a multicultural and multifunctional environment;
• Proactive, pragmatic, organized, accurate, solution- and customer-oriented;
• Able to work efficiently under pressure, manage conflicting priorities, and meet tight deadlines.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Integration into a fast-growing multinational company;
• Career growth opportunities;
• A wide range of partnerships (gyms, healthcare, banks, insurance, etc.);
• Meal allowance;
• Canteen;
• Personal Accident Insurance;
• Flexible working policy (when the role allows);
• Social events and team initiatives;
• A great working environment.

Are you up to the challenge? We look forward to receiving your application (CV).