Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 62'400 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 65'039 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 70'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 68'880 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 75'780 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 81'250 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsSales & Procurement
Sachbearbeiter/in Einkauf
You optimise purchasing in manufacturing and trading companies.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You organise the procurement process. You negotiate with suppliers and calculate prices.
Purchasing is the heart of every value chain. As Sachbearbeiter/in Einkauf, you ensure cost-effective procurement. You analyse markets, review offers and coordinate the flow of goods. Your work combines operational tasks with strategic thinking. You actively shape processes and directly contribute to the long-term profitability of the company.
FieldSales & Procurement
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryWholesale
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Purchasing Assistant. Based on 1,495 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+9% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 66'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 65'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 67'400 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 72'000 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Schaffhausen | CHF 81'250 | 15 |
| Schwyz | CHF 71'500 | 21 |
| Geneva | CHF 71'400 | 53 |
| Zug | CHF 70'750 | 34 |
| Zurich | CHF 69'807 | 256 |
| Aargau | CHF 68'125 | 152 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Education | CHF 79'050 | 6 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 77'590 | 8 |
| Agriculture / Forestry / Wood | CHF 75'750 | 6 |
| Tourism / Travel / Recreation | CHF 73'500 | 8 |
| Transport / Logistics | CHF 72'000 | 21 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 71'473 | 18 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Sachbearbeiter/in Einkauf
Official education path
You start with vocational training. This is followed by specialised further education in purchasing.
Typical training path
Sachbearbeiter/in Einkauf
Prerequisites
- Completed
- Initial training, usually
Requirements
- High sense of responsibility
- Analytical skills
- Negotiation skills
Where this can lead
Career changers can enter directly. You need a completed commercial qualification and relevant work experience.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Analytical thinking
- Negotiation skills
- Process understanding
- Legal certainty
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You review incoming offers in the morning. You compare the terms of different suppliers. Then you coordinate the order with internal logistics. You also resolve open complaints.
- You actively negotiate prices and delivery terms with suppliers.
- You analyse and calculate costs for new procurement projects.
- You review incoming offers and compare technical specifications.
- You manage the complaints process. You resolve supplier issues quickly.
- You support the purchasing manager in evaluating new partners.
- You specifically research alternative products on the procurement market.
- You coordinate the flow of goods with internal production and logistics.
- You always follow legal requirements when signing contracts.
Working conditions
You work in manufacturing or trading companies with a structured purchasing office. Your workspace is often equipped with modern IT systems and telephone networks.
Where to learn
- procure.ch Fachverband für Einkauf und Supply ManagementEntfelderstrasse 2, 5000 Aarau
Strengths
- Analytical thinking
- Negotiation skills
- Process understanding
- Legal certainty
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Time pressure
- High contact frequency
- Constant adaptation
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