- Location
- Berneck St. Gallen Switzerland
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Posted
- Nov 6, 2026
About La Prairie
Founded in Switzerland in 1978, La Prairie is a luxury skincare house whose identity unites Swiss precision, scientific innovation and an enduring dialogue with art. Part of the Beiersdorf Group since 1991, the brand is internationally recognised for its Skin Caviar collection and exacting approach to product development and presentation. As an employer, La Prairie brings together expertise across research, marketing, retail and corporate functions within a global luxury environment. Its professional world centres on translating complex skincare science into distinctive products and refined client experiences, making it particularly relevant to talent drawn to the intersection of beauty, innovation and luxury.
La Prairie is seeking a Procurement Specialist for its Materials Management team in Berneck, Switzerland. The role covers operational purchasing, order and inventory management, intercompany charging, process digitalization, and planning support in a cosmetics production environment; employment terms are not stated.
Role & Responsibilities
- Independently procure consumables, selected packaging materials, technical spare parts, and services.
- Manage suppliers, obtain quotations, negotiate prices, and ensure on-time delivery.
- Process purchase requisitions and orders through SharePoint and the ERP system, covering recurring requirements and one-off purchases of machinery, equipment, and technical supplies.
- Coordinate relevant internal approvals and interfaces.
- Monitor and optimize inventory, safety stocks, and master data for consumables.
- Plan demand proactively and follow up on deliveries to ensure material availability for production.
- Ensure complete and timely intercompany charging for bulk products, finished goods, and other services, in close collaboration with Finance and Controlling.
- Analyze purchasing, ordering, and intercompany charging processes; identify improvement opportunities and drive implementation.
- Focus on standardizing, automating, and digitizing recurring tasks, and further develop the ERP system.
- Work closely with Production, Planning, Technical, Logistics, Finance, and external suppliers and service providers to maintain efficient, transparent processes.
- Support the Planning team with preparatory and administrative tasks, particularly order entry, work preparation, and other tasks in ABACUS.
Qualifications
- Completed commercial training, ideally supplemented by further training in purchasing or Supply Chain Management.
- Very good ERP knowledge and practical experience with ABACUS.
- Very good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, and experience with or a strong interest in digital solutions and automation.
- Analytical thinking, strong cost awareness, and an interest in critically reviewing and continuously improving existing processes.
- Independent, structured, forward-looking working style, with a high level of personal responsibility and reliability.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills, with a solution-oriented approach to a range of internal and external contacts.
- Very good German and good English.
Skills
Experience
2–3 years of experience in operational purchasing, preferably in a manufacturing company.
Education
Completed commercial training; further training in purchasing or Supply Chain Management is preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in Berneck, St. Gallen, Switzerland.
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Benefits
An varied, autonomous position with a direct impact on production-site supply security; opportunities to contribute ideas, improve processes, and shape workflow digitalization; an open, dynamic team with flat hierarchies; attractive working conditions in an international environment in the tri-border area of Switzerland, Austria, and Germany, with views of the Swiss and Austrian mountains.
Culture
La Prairie’s workplace culture reflects its Swiss heritage, bringing together scientific expertise, precision and a refined approach to luxury skincare. Its professional environment emphasises attention to detail and collaboration, connecting product innovation with the delivery of an exceptional client experience.
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