Site Segment Buyer

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Duties and Responsibilities:

 

• Responsible for all plant indirect purchasing
• Negotiating with suppliers on payment terms and periods
• Negotiating and Supplier Contracts formulation and Management
• Defines and implements technical/re-sourcing/logistics/ materials activities in line with company objectives and budget requirements
• Daily Coordination and tracking of purchase requisitions on SAP System
• Obtaining quotes from suppliers in a 3x3 quote system and placing orders on time
• Tracking the delivery status of each product/service
• Following and participating purchasing process improvement actions.
• Supports the commodity organization (Segment Leaders) to reach the site negotiation objectives
• Drives in front of the P-25 material productivity actions and brings suppliers in, in line with budget timing
• Monitors Supplier Performance & Relationship wherever assigned the Role of Key Account Purchasing (KAP) for a given supplier, when not covered by Group Commodity organization
• Build up the site budget together with the site Purchasing manager and in liaison with the Segment Leaders
• Ensure coverage of logistics protocols for all bought out parts
• Strictly apply the rules of Supplier Integration axis Standards (internal referential, certifications, procedures, purchasing tools, information systems)

Skills required:

• Strong SAP knowledge essential
• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in negotiation methods and ability to analyze a negotiation
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Ms. PowerPoint, and ERP knowledge will be an asset
• Demonstrated ability to think and act strategically
• Experience working in a large, complex organization (i.e. ability to operate independently and under pressure, to perform multiple concurrent tasks and responsibilities, and to deal with changing priorities, while maintaining personal effectiveness)
• Valid driving license

Education, Experience

• Diploma or degree preferably in Procurement, buying, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering
• 4-5 years relevant experience in buying related to transportation, packaging, facility services (maintenance, cleaning, security, catering), Forklifts
• MS Office, Excel advanced
• Working Knowledge of SAP System preferred

 

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