· 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.
· Source and purchase technical components, assemblies, materials, and external services.
· Request, evaluate, and negotiate supplier quotations to achieve the best commercial and technical outcomes.
· Select, develop, and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
· Monitor purchase orders, deliveries, and lead times to ensure material availability.
· Support make-or-buy decisions in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
· Work closely with Engineering, Production, and Quality to identify sourcing solutions, support technical purchasing activities, and ensure uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
· Maintain accurate purchasing, supplier, and material data within the ERP system.
· Contribute to cost optimization initiatives and supply chain risk mitigation.
· Assist with supplier evaluations, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement activities.
· Support engineering change management, including material phase-in and phase-out processes.
· Contribute to inventory management and stock optimization to improve operational efficiency.
Technical Purchaser
ANAVIA Näfels, ANAVIA Bilten
Full-time
Permanent employee
Your mission
Your profile
· Technical or commercial education, preferably with a technical background. Experience in technical purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management.
· Previous experience in the UAV, aerospace, aviation, electronics, or other high-tech industries is an advantage.
· Proficiency with ERP systems.
· Solid understanding of mechanical, electrical, and electronic components.
· Good knowledge of procurement and supply chain processes.
· Familiarity with quality requirements and documentation practices in regulated industries.
· Ability to interpret technical drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), and engineering specifications.
· Proven ability to ensure material availability in line with production and development schedules.
· Experience managing supplier performance with respect to quality, cost, and delivery.
· Commitment to driving continuous improvement in procurement processes.
· Ability to maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation.
· Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Structured, proactive, and solution-oriented working style.
· Good analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent organizational and coordination skills.
· High level of reliability and attention to detail.
· Proficiency in English and German, additional languages are a plus.
· Eligibility: Swiss or EU citizens only.
· Location: On-site in Näfels | Bilten, Switzerland.
· Previous experience in the UAV, aerospace, aviation, electronics, or other high-tech industries is an advantage.
· Proficiency with ERP systems.
· Solid understanding of mechanical, electrical, and electronic components.
· Good knowledge of procurement and supply chain processes.
· Familiarity with quality requirements and documentation practices in regulated industries.
· Ability to interpret technical drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), and engineering specifications.
· Proven ability to ensure material availability in line with production and development schedules.
· Experience managing supplier performance with respect to quality, cost, and delivery.
· Commitment to driving continuous improvement in procurement processes.
· Ability to maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation.
· Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Structured, proactive, and solution-oriented working style.
· Good analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent organizational and coordination skills.
· High level of reliability and attention to detail.
· Proficiency in English and German, additional languages are a plus.
· Eligibility: Swiss or EU citizens only.
· Location: On-site in Näfels | Bilten, Switzerland.
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.