Main Tasks- Executes category strategies and initiatives
- Responsible for Supplier Relationship Management
- Supports target setting and cost/cash program funnel to meet and/or exceed company annual targets
- Influences senior stakeholders across the business where necessary to drive collaborative, high performance culture
- Supports the business and reports regarding negotiations, supplier selection in projects, supplier panel optimization, ratio projects, cost reduction development, supplier development, initiated sourcing decisions, etc.
- Supports planning and forecasting in agreement with Lead Buyer and/or material group manager
- Manages RFQs and price estimations in customer or market projects and in serial production for his/her commodity
- Initiates and manages re-sourcing, dual sourcing and continuous improvement activities (cost reduction) and supports Ratio Project Management
- Actively supports and acts in close collaboration by providing "in-time" price- and other project relevant information, e.g. sourcing status, supplier feedback on timing and specification
- Negotiations & Contracting: Strives for optimal value delivery, securing best pricing, service level agreements, business continuity and risk mitigation, and drives best in class commercial terms
- Outlines sourcing decision recommendations through objective data analysis following negotiations
- Contract management over supplier / parts lifetime for all contracts in his/her responsibility
- Organizes Technical Reviews with cross functional departments; such as RD/Engineering
- Initiates target price / cost analysis calculation (pre- and post SOP)
- Manages escalation issues
- Updates Purchasing Analyst with commercial material/supplier relevant data in Sage
- Supports supplier quality assurance, complaint management and "top focus" supplier meetings
- Assists with cross functional projects related to their perspective material group (Packaging)
- Additional duties and materials as assigned
SkillsStrategic Sourcing
Supplier Relationship Management
Supplier Risk Assessment
Vendor Management
Cost Management
Strategic Planning
Supplier Quality Assessment
Negotiation
Demand Forecasting
ExperienceEducation:- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration or other related field
Experience:- Minimum 3-5 years procurement experience
- Ability to travel
Preferred Experience and Skills:- Experience working with Sage X3 or SAP
- Manufacturing background
- Knowledge and expertise in direct and/or indirect spend categories
