About us

SCHOTT Advanced Optics is a valuable partner for developing products and customized solutions for applications in optics, astronomy, opto-electronics, augmented reality, life sciences, and research. With a portfolio of over 120 glasses, we master the value chain, from development to finishing and metrology.

Your Contribution

• Responsibility for the procurement of materials, components, and services within the scope of development and customer projects
• Early involvement in project teams to ensure the procurement strategy is implemented throughout the entire project lifecycle
• Conducting market analyses and identifying and selecting suitable suppliers
• Obtaining, evaluating and negotiating quotations, considering costs, quality, and delivery performance
• Conducting price, contract, and terms negotiations with national and international suppliers
• Coordinating procurement activities between Purchasing, Development, Quality, Production and Logistics
• Ensuring the timely availability of materials in line with project milestones
• Driving cost optimization and value engineering measures
• Identifying and assessing procurement risks and developing appropriate countermeasures
• Monitoring relevant procurement key performance indicators and providing regular reports to the management
• Supporting supplier development initiatives and escalation management

Your Profile

• Successfully completed degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Economics, or a comparable qualification
• Several years of professional experience in procurement, preferably in project, volume, or strategic procurement
• Experience in working with international suppliers and global procurement markets
• In-depth knowledge of negotiation, contract management, and cost analysis
• Technical understanding with the ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office applications and ERP systems (e.g., SAP)
• Structured, analytical, and solution-oriented working approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, combined with the ability to assert oneself
• A high level of initiative and a strong sense of responsibility
• Fluent in spoken and written English and French (optional German)
• Willingness to undertake occasional business travel

Your Benefits

SCHOTT’s openness to promote your further development is just as great as our additional benefits. Ranging from active health management via flexible working hours and hybrid work all the way to corporate pension plans: everything geared to suit your goals and needs. Discover a special corporate culture where everyone has the opportunity to develop their entire potential.

At SCHOTT, you can expect a unique corporate culture where we emphasize equity, diversity, and inclusion. We know: motivated and committed employees are the precondition for the success of our company.

Flexible working hours; Access to public transportation; Talent development; Team Events

Please feel free to contact us

You can expect interesting tasks and challenging projects, as well as motivated and friendly teams in fields that influence our future. Do you want to be successful with us? Then, please send us your application: SCHOTT Suisse SA, Human Resources

*At SCHOTT, it’s your personality that counts – not your gender, your identity, or origin.