Job Goals
• Ensure the timely, cost-effective, and quality-compliant procurement of technical components, materials, and services for UAV and aviation systems while meeting operational and regulatory requirements.
Key Tasks
• Procure technical components, assemblies, materials, and services.
• Request, evaluate, and negotiate supplier quotations.
• Select, manage, and maintain supplier relationships.
• Monitor purchase orders, deliveries, and lead times.
• Support make-or-buy decisions.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams.
• Maintain purchasing and supplier data within the ERP system.
• Support cost optimization and supply chain risk mitigation activities.
Other Tasks
• Support Engineering with supplier sourcing and technical procurement activities.
• Support Production and Operations by ensuring material availability.
• Assist with supplier evaluations and performance reviews.
• Support engineering change management and material phase-in/phase-out activities.
• Contribute to inventory management and stock optimization initiatives.
Competencies & Duties
• Solid understanding of mechanical, electrical, and electronic components.
• Knowledge of procurement and supply chain processes.
• Understanding of quality requirements and documentation practices in regulated industries.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), and specifications.
• Ensure material availability to support production and development schedules.
• Manage supplier performance regarding quality, cost, and delivery.
• Support continuous improvement of procurement processes.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Structured and proactive working style.
• Analytical problem-solving ability.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills.
• Reliability and attention to detail.
Technical Purchaser
ANAVIA Näfels, ANAVIA Bilten
Full-time
Permanent employee
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Qualifications
• Technical or commercial education, preferably with a technical background.
• Experience in technical purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management.
• Experience in the UAV, aerospace, aviation, electronics, or high-tech industry is an advantage.
• Proficiency with ERP systems
• Good written and spoken in German and English; additional languages are a plus.
• Technical or commercial education, preferably with a technical background.
• Experience in technical purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management.
• Experience in the UAV, aerospace, aviation, electronics, or high-tech industry is an advantage.
• Proficiency with ERP systems
• Good written and spoken in German and English; additional languages are a plus.
About us
ANAVIA is a Swiss aerospace company and global market leader in the development and manufacture of advanced unmanned vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft systems with a maximum take-off weight of up to 1,150 kg. Our dual-use helicopter platforms and sensors support a wide range of missions, including intelligence and surveillance (ISR), infrastructure inspection, cargo, and other critical operations.
Driven by a multinational and disciplinary team of highly skilled engineers in mechatronics, avionics, composites, software, flight testing, and industry specialists in marketing, manufacturing, flight operations and service, ANAVIA manages the entire product lifecycle in-house - from concept and design through certification, production, and global customer support.
Headquartered in Bilten and Näfels, Switzerland, and a wholly owned subsidiary in the United Arab Emirates, ANAVIA combines Swiss engineering excellence with a growing international footprint. Our reputation is built on technological innovation, operational reliability, and uncompromising quality. Supported by a robust European supply chain, we deliver mission-ready aerospace solutions that reflect the highest standards of Swiss precision and manufacturing excellence.