Purchase Order Specialist

Key Details

Start: ASAP

Duration: 3 months (high chance of an…

Key Details

Start: ASAP

Duration: 3 months (high chance of an extension)

Workload: 100%

Location: Zurich

• Own end-to-end PR to PO conversion, ensuring all requests are processed within defined SLAs
• Ensure fast and accurate purchase order execution with a strong focus on “first time right”
• Act as operational interface to suppliers, managing communication, order follow-ups and issue resolution
• Monitor and actively manage order backlog, ensuring timely delivery and escalation where required
• Drive process stability in day-to-day operations, ensuring consistent and reliable execution
• Identify and implement process improvements in ordering, tracking and issue handling
• Resolve operational issues (e.g. delivery delays, invoice mismatches) in collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Maintain and ensure data quality (e.g. master data) as basis for accurate order processing
• Actively contribute to SAP hardware ordering initiatives and projects, supporting testing, implementation and operational readiness 

• Bachelor’s Degree or relevant experience in supply chain management or procurement
• 3–5 years relevant experience in operational procurement / purchase order management (SAP)
• Strong experience in SAP PR to PO conversion and purchase order execution, with focus on SLA compliance
• Hands-on experience in managing suppliers on an operational level
• Proven ability to manage order backlog and ensure timely delivery
• Strong execution mindset with high attention to detail
• Experience handling operational issues such as delivery delays, invoice mismatches, and order corrections
• Fluent in English and good German language skills
• Experience with Ariba, material master data, or telecommunications is a plus