Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 70'320 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 70'320 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 105'588 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 72'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 141'000 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsMetal, Machinery & Watchmaking
Einkäufer/in (Maschinen- und Elektrotechnik)
You source materials and raw materials for industrial production.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You organise the purchase of production materials. You also coordinate warehousing and logistics in technical companies.
In mechanical and electrical engineering, you secure production by sourcing specific materials and raw materials. You analyse needs, negotiate with suppliers, and coordinate closely with logistics. Your organisational skills and technical knowledge ensure smooth manufacturing processes and tight cost control.
FieldMetal, Machinery & Watchmaking
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryElectrical Engineering
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
⚠ Estimated — based on a related role
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Mineur. Based on 14 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+43% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2017-2019 | CHF 72'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 63'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 102'794 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 87'500 | 10 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Einkäuferinnen und Einkäufer der Maschinen- und Elektrotechnik
Official education path
You start with technical or commercial initial training. This is followed by specialised further training in purchasing.
Typical training path
Einkäuferinnen und Einkäufer der Maschinen- und Elektrotechnik
Prerequisites
- Grundbildung mit eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis EFZ
- Berufsprüfung BP
- Höhere Fachprüfung HFP
- Technische oder kaufmännische Grundausbildung und Weiterbildung im ergänzenden Bereich
- Berufsprüfung als Technische/r Kaufmann/-frau oder als Einkaufsfachmann/-frau
- Höhere Fachprüfung als eidg. dipl. Einkaufsleiter/in
Requirements
- Business and technical interests
- Negotiation skills
- Assertiveness
- Organisational talent
- Strong communication skills (often in English)
Where this can lead
Career changers can enter with commercial or technical initial training and relevant work experience.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical understanding
- Negotiation skills and assertiveness
- Organisational talent and structure
- Communication strength and clarity
- Economic thinking and analysis
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You regularly check stock levels. You negotiate terms with suppliers for needed components. At the same time, you coordinate deliveries with internal logistics. This keeps production running without interruption.
- You source materials and raw materials for industrial manufacturing on time.
- You analyse production needs and initiate the corresponding orders.
- You negotiate prices, terms, and delivery dates with suppliers.
- You coordinate closely with goods logistics to manage inventory.
- You monitor the quality of purchased components and raw materials.
- You work with development and production teams to clarify technical specifications.
Working conditions
You work in manufacturing companies in mechanical and electrical engineering. You also work in engineering departments. Your workplace is usually an office near the production floor or logistics centres.
Strengths
- Technical understanding
- Negotiation skills and assertiveness
- Organisational talent and structure
- Communication strength and clarity
- Economic thinking and analysis
Trade-offs
- Time pressure and flexibility
- Multitasking and prioritisation
- High responsibility and pressure
- Travel effort and mobility
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