Purchaser

ANAVIA Näfels, ANAVIA Bilten

Full-time

Fixed-term

Your mission

As ANAVIA continues its rapid growth, we are seeking a Temporary Purchaser for a 3-month fixed-term contract who is ready to make an immediate impact and help shape the future of unmanned aviation.
In this role, you will take ownership of the following responsibilities:

Order Processing and Management
Forecasting and Demand Planning
Monitoring Lead Times
Manage the flow of goods from suppliers to internal stakeholders
Ensure timely delivery of materials in the correct quantities and quality
Prevent shortages or overstock situations.
Resolve delivery issues that arise during execution
Execute operational procurement
Manage supplier communication
Create, track, and follow up on purchase orders
Support supplier onboarding and maintain supplier master data
Identify and escalate supply risks
Support logistics and shipment coordination
Support shipping and customs documentation where required
Track shipments and ensure transparency of delivery status
Coordinate with logistics partners and carriers

Your profile

Initial professional experience in procurement, supply chain, or logistics.
Experience with operational buying or procurement activities.
Familiarity with inventory management software and ERP systems.
Basic understanding of logistics processes, transportation, and material flows.
Process-oriented and structured work methods.
Excellent communication skills in both English. German desirable.

Competencies & Duties

Working independently and responsibly. Perform task tasks as described above. Proactive communication when issues arise, or help is needed.
Compliance according to ANAVIA’ employment contract, compliance with company’ safety instructions and employee’ safety requirements, compliance with employers’ quality manual, work instructions and corresponding process specifications and instructions.

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.