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Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing procurement and sourcing strategies while managing supplier performance and risk. Proficient in analyzing sourcing markets and incorporating ESG and sustainability into procurement processes.
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Procurement Strategy DevelopmentContract ManagementSupplier EvaluationNegotiation SkillsProject Management
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Key responsibilities & impact- Manage and develop one or more category groups across the entire lifecycle
- Support development and implementation of short-, medium- and long-term category sourcing strategies
- Manage cost, risk and innovation within the relevant category
- Build, evaluate and develop a global supplier base
- Collaborate with and support the Global Procurement Manager on category strategies and procurement activities
- Conduct complex contract and price negotiations
- Use raw material and commodity indexes and supplier performance data to mitigate price rises
- Manage supplier performance through scorecards and KPIs
- Set up and manage RFQs, tenders and award processes
- Analyze sourcing markets, trends, technologies and geopolitical risks
- Incorporate ESG and sustainability into sourcing criteria
- Cooperate with Product Management and SCM as a direct business partner
Requirements
What you’ll need- University degree in business administration, industrial engineering or comparable qualification
- Minimum 5 years of experience in an international buying, procurement environment
- Retail buying or manufacturing experience is a distinct advantage
- Highly confident personal style and fluent in spend and price data
- Proven track record in developing and executing procurement and sourcing strategies
- Understanding of finance terminology, e.g. P&L and ROI
- Familiarity with matrix-structured, collaborative environments
- Proven negotiation and contract management skills
- Strong experience in should-cost and TCO modelling, supplier evaluation and risk management
- Solid project management background
- Business fluent English; additional languages are an advantage
- Confident user of ERP systems and eSourcing tools
- Knowledge of SRM Tool usage is an advantage
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Flexible working hours
- Hybrid working model
- Modern office location with ergonomic workspaces
- Collaborative atmosphere
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Hard Skills
Category ManagementCost ManagementRisk ManagementShould-Cost ModellingTotal Cost of Ownership (TCO) AnalysisSourcing Strategy ExecutionSupplier Performance ManagementMarket AnalysisESG Criteria IncorporationPrice Data Analysis
Soft Skills
Confident Personal StyleCollaborationCommunication
Tools & Technologies
ERP SystemsESourcing ToolsSRM Tools
Industry Keywords
International ProcurementRetail BuyingManufacturing ExperienceP&L UnderstandingROI UnderstandingMatrix-Structured Environments