Job Description

What you will do

The Buyer will oversee the execution of strategic sourcing, procurement operations, and supplier selection for Indirect purchases to effectively support business unit needs. A primary objective of this role is to ensure that sites execute our Commodity strategies efficiently, driving a higher percentage of spend to achieve year-on-year savings and improve supplier performance management. Manage third-party sourcing and procurement activities by applying best practices to secure year-on-year savings, compliance, and operational efficiency. You will assess potential sources of supply and develop optimal pricing methodologies, warranty, and product/service performance requirements while identifying new sources of supply and acceptable new products/technologies.

How you will do it

Drive procurement strategies to ensure best-in-class delivery, quality, cost, and compliance within the country, aligning with business objectives. Lead the procurement process based on the suppliers' framework, including identification, research, evaluation, selection, and management, while maintaining a supplier database focused on strategic suppliers. Conduct Spend Analysis and ensure detailed Spend Reporting by accurately reclassifying vendor spend according to proper taxonomy. Generate reports using our preferred tool, Wave. Take the lead in managing all third-party sourcing and procurement activities throughout projects and product life cycles. Oversee daily procurement transactions, including new supplier approvals, vendor master maintenance, purchase order execution, delivery of goods and services, and the three-way matching of invoices and delivery notes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage expectations and establish sustainable best-in-class strategic sourcing practices in alignment with global direction. Generate and lead initiatives aimed at improving our year-on-year savings and Trade Working Capital (TWC). Support other local and regional initiatives driven by the EMEA Procurement and Transformation Team as needed. Act as a project leader for various transformation initiatives, working closely with vendors and internal stakeholders to implement new programs and processes that drive increased value. Enhance traceability and transparency of purchasing-related savings while effectively managing cost-saving tracking. Assist in upcoming RFPs by conducting necessary analyses to inform business award decisions. Review, approve, or reject purchase requisitions to ensure compliance with our Global Procurement policy and facilitate future spend management and enhancement analysis. Assist in effectively resolving Procure-to-Pay issues with our vendors.

What we look for

Required

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, supply chain management, or finance. 3+ years of experience in supply chain management or procurement, with a preference for experience in indirect categories. Strong understanding of RFx processes and a solid grasp of Source-To-Pay processes, including knowledge of Category Management principles. Experience in negotiating and establishing SOWs and master contracts with Indirect Suppliers for servicing scope of work. Added advantage for procurement project management experience and suppliers/subcontractor management. Ability to perform Spend Analysis and rationalize tail spend. Experience working with ERP systems, purchasing tools, and process & contract T&C, with demonstrated proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Proven experience working with KPIs and metrics. Commercial awareness and capability to contribute to cost savings. Strong English written and communication skills are essential. Effective team-building and collaboration skills, combined with a positive attitude. Highly motivated individual capable of managing multiple responsibilities and working independently.

Preferred

Ability to thrive in a diverse and matrixed organization. Collaborative mindset with robust stakeholder management skills.
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