We are looking for Buyer – Category Metallics
You’ll make a difference by
- Responsibility (across the Businesses/BUs) either globally or for a defined (geographical) region for total Purchasing Volume (PVO) of an assigned (Sub)Commodity, based on defined material/ ESN scope.
- Organization, controlling and measurement of Pooling and Procurement activities in a functionally managed team in the area of responsibility with the objective of establishing optimum conditions on an excellent supplier base.
- Manage (Sub)Commodities globally and across the Businesses/BUs (for specific material field) and foster cross-functional alignment within area of responsibility to ensure best in class organization
- Define/ adapt and implement (Sub)Commodity structure and organization in alignment with respective Manager; develop or adapt and implement material productivity programs/ measures to achieve the maximum contribution to the targets.
- Ensure PVO transparency globally by, amongst others, correct ESN coding to ensure a correct reporting and to derive an appropriate commodity strategy.
- Define/ adapt and implement (Sub)Commodity and Pooling strategies (based on conducted demand, market and supplier analyses) within area of responsibility; evaluate and document in relevant.
- Commodity Strategy IT-systems and update regularly; communicate the strategies to ensure long-term, cost-efficient supply of materials and strategic Global Value Sourcing. Support superior Pooling functions (e.g. PuC).
- Define and implement negotiation concepts and strategies to maximize savings. Negotiate frame contracts; define core assortment; document frame contracts in relevant Supplier Management IT-systems.
- Coordinate and manage a virtual/disciplinary team globally to achieve optimum conditions and savings through collaborative, targeted activities and to increase profit from global and cross-divisional or divisional sourcing.
- Foster usage of eProcurement tools (eRfX, eAuction/ eBidding); ensure that contract structures are transferable in eCatalogues (applicable esp. for Indirect Material) to improve the Procurement process and efficiency.
- Forward systematically all relevant Procurement related project information (e.g. updated contractual conditions, Supplier Management data) to keep all project participants up to date.
- Identify particular procurement risks, opportunities and market forces to avoid potential damage exploit potential opportunities through tailored risk management and change management.
- Perform Supplier Management: Supplier selection, incl. documentation and communication of FPL suppliers, regular supplier and strategic evaluations, supplier qualification and supplier development to obtain and develop the best suppliers and to ensure an optimum supply chain.
Desired Skills:
- We are looking for candidate having minimum experience of 8-10 years.
- Drives his/her material field strategy towards long-term market and technology trends at an early stage.
- Able to independently prepare and carry out mid complex negotiations (incl. negotiation strategy, max/min goal, fallback position, role allocation, target costing).
- Understands the differences of the most important international legal aspects.
- Good communication Skills.