Purchasing Specialist – Fabrics & Trims (m/f/d)
Full-time / 4.5 days per week
Do you have a strong understanding of procurement processes and a keen eye for quality, price and availability? Would you like to use your organisational skills and negotiating abilities to help ensure our high-quality products are dispatched on time? Perfect!
We are looking for a committed individual to join our head office in Amstetten, who will strengthen our team and, with vision,
structure and enthusiasm, actively and professionally help shape and develop our procurement function.
Since 1947, Ötscher has been synonymous with high-quality workwear and protective clothing. As a family-run business based in Amstetten, we combine experience, innovation and quality – and offer you a secure job within a strong team.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
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Textile procurement: fabrics, zips and textile accessories for our workwear collections
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Tender management: obtaining, comparing and negotiating quotes, with a focus on quality, price and lead times
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Supplier management: Managing and developing existing suppliers, as well as identifying new sourcing channels
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Coordination and monitoring: Ensuring material availability in line with production planning
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Cross-functional teamwork:
Close collaboration with Sales, Product Development, Production, Logo Service and Marketing -
Quality and complaints management: Supporting material testing, sampling and the handling of complaints
QUALIFICATIONS
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Education: Completed commercial or technical training (e.g. Higher Vocational School (HLA) in Fashion and Clothing Technology or other higher-level training)
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Work experience: Initial work experience in purchasing is desirable, ideally within the textile sector
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Language skills: Excellent command of German and English; knowledge of other foreign languages would be an advantage
SKILLS AND TALENTS
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Strong communication skills
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A structured, independent approach to work, excellent organisational skills and the ability to work as part of a team
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A high degree of reliability and commitment
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Affinity for fashion and clothing
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
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Work-life balance: 4.5-day week, flexitime and flexible working hours.
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Structured onboarding: ongoing support and comprehensive induction.
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Development opportunities: the chance to grow within your field of work and gain additional qualifications.
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Creative, varied role: exciting work for a leading premium brand in a creative environment.
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A friendly working atmosphere: short decision-making processes and job security.
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Good public transport links thanks to the proximity to the railway station, making your commute easier.
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Discounts & amenities: discounted staff prices, a daily bakery service and a fully equipped staff kitchen.
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Team events: staff parties and company outings.
We value professional expertise and extensive experience. For candidates with 10 years’ professional experience, we offer a starting salary of at least €3,565.93 gross. We will agree your actual salary during a face-to-face interview, based on your individual qualifications and career history to date.
We look forward to receiving your application! Please email your application documents to karriere@oetscher.com. If you have any questions about the vacancy, please feel free to contact Ms Antonija Redl on 07472-64744-624.