Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 50'700 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 51'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 54'600 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 61'100 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 65'520 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 79'450 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsTextiles & Fashion
Einkäufer/in (Textilien)
You source textiles and machinery for the industry
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You purchase textile products and machinery and maintain international supplier contacts.
Purchasing in the textile industry requires strong expertise and negotiation skills. You select high-quality fabrics and machinery. You carefully check prices and delivery times. Your goal is to supply the production smoothly and ensure quality. You work closely with production and sales to always find the best materials.
FieldTextiles & Fashion
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryTextiles & Leather
Swissdoc 0.310.14.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Textile Designer. Based on 78 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 52'500 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 53'400 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 53'750 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 55'900 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Berne | CHF 55'900 | 16 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 57'950 | 24 |
| Industry various | CHF 55'200 | 21 |
| Retail trade / Wholesaling | CHF 47'060 | 7 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 46'428 | 10 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Einkäufer/in in der Textilindustrie
Official education path
Training is usually completed through commercial foundation training with a focus on textiles.
Typical training path
Einkäufer/in in der Textilindustrie
Prerequisites
- Weiterbildung als Textil- und Fashionmanager/in HF
- höhere Fachprüfung als Einkaufsleiter/in HFP
- Optional additional courses on industry knowledge at the STF (Schweizerische Textilfachschule) in Zurich
Requirements
- Enjoyment of administrative tasks
- Good business administration knowledge
- Organisational ability
- Sense of quality
- Technical understanding
- Negotiation skills
Where this can lead
A career change is possible through internships or targeted onboarding in the industry.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Negotiation skills
- Quality awareness
- Organisational skills
- Technical understanding
- Commercial knowledge
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You review incoming offers and compare fabric qualities with technical specifications. You then call suppliers to clarify the next delivery schedules.
- You research new fabric patterns and compare suppliers' technical specifications.
- You negotiate terms and agree on firm delivery dates for production.
- You check incoming shipments for quality and correct quantities.
- You maintain contact with international partners and attend trade fairs.
- You document all purchasing processes and keep master data up to date.
- You coordinate the procurement of machinery and textile chemicals.
Working conditions
You work in textile factories, wholesale companies, or with fashion manufacturers. Your office is often equipped with lab equipment and sample archives.
Where to learn
- Schweizerische Textilfachschule (STF)Klosterstrasse 32, 8406 Winterthur
Strengths
- Negotiation skills
- Quality awareness
- Organisational skills
- Technical understanding
- Commercial knowledge
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Travel demands
- Tight deadlines
- Complex supply chains
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