OBJECTIVE/ PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

Core description: Buyer- Corporate is responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the daily procurement activities for the whole group, applying best practices following the full compliance with processes and policies.

The role will focus on finding the best suppliers to support the business needs, liaising between internal divisions and suppliers, analyzing and aligning the scope with the help of divisions, securing the procurement deliverables on timely manner as defined by Line Manag

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leading and managing sourcing activities for open projects and tracking the upcoming projects Developing and implementing new supplier & category strategies based on defined priorities Negotiating with suppliers and achieving the best cost reductions without compromising the quality. Foster long term relationship with suppliers Closing up the contracts and implementing new agreement templates wherever needed with support and review of legal department Continuous benchmark and looking up for new cost reduction opportunities outside and inside of the market Regular market analysis to catch up with new trends, finding new suppliers Regular meetings with divisions to acknowledge future needs and enable an early involvement of procurement department in upcoming sourcing Creating, implementing and maintaining supplier and category strategies Creating, implementing supplier evaluation process Close cooperation with other stake holders (operation, project management, finance managers, procurement controller) Support the department as required Bring innovative solutions for negotiations / templates / analysis sheets / market scanning Level of Contribution: Budget improvement / building strategic relationship with suppliers / creating transparent category strategy that will make decision and approval process efficient Span of impact: Annual / project wise Works in a complex environment of very high product and service diversity Works in semi-defined or non-synchronized policies and structure changing organization Works without existing central purchase and supplier database Direct impact on cost savings Close interaction and cooperation with other internal departments (especially finance & operations) Close cooperation with external vendors Might demand driving or commuting between divisions and suppliers

Skills: Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Economics, Business Administration or other relevant discipline
More than 5 years of experience in Procurement
Experience in Retail and distribution is a plus
Experience with change management
Experience with implementing of new procedures and policies
Experience with ERP system
Proven cost reductions achievements
Very good negotiation skills
Quick orientation
Good organizational skills
Systematic approach and analytic thinking
Self-driven and goal oriented
Innovative and initiative
Fluent English
Computer proficiency level required (Advanced knowledge in MS Office suite & SAP or other ERP system)