Job Responsibilities As part of category communities, this role is consulted on the category strategy definition by providing business feedback and visions from the entities / BUs / Functions that the role is supporting.Sourcing: Based on pre-alignment with category managers, either drives or supports total cost reduction, payment terms improvement & supplier-led innovation initiatives.Supports Project procurement managers regarding sourcing activities (pre-sales and execution phase).Runs RfX, negotiations, and takes awarding decisions in line with both category & business strategy.Monitors and strives for compliance adherence of relevant stakeholders to procurement processes & policies (Contract management, competitive bidding, sourcing, PR approval, etc.).Supplier Management For each vendor assigned to the role for Supplier Account Manager (SAM):Acts as last contact for escalations (cost, quality, service, compliance).1st contact for information about the main supplier account.Monitors & manages supplier risks (e.g., within Ariba SRM, GEA Scorecard).Owns the supplier roadmap / development plan.Conducts business review meetings & leads the key negotiations (with relevant stakeholders).Owns sustainability scorecard in Ecovadis and other sustainability actions.For preferred suppliers - Ensures systematic involvement in new projects / developments.Monitors supplier capacity and / or lead times and takes related actions accordingly.When applicable - Maintains the main framework agreement (and / or NDA, COCSS v4) in Ariba CLM.Purchasing Can create / process and follow up on purchase orders, as long as it remains a minor part of the weekly activities (80 / 20 approach).Educational Background Procurement or Supply chain Certification (optional).Professional Knowledge and Experience Know-how in contract management.Cost analysis and management.Experience with implementation of corporate procurement.Work experience in complex organizations.Systems: Ariba, S2P, SAP.Experience on manufacturing components (welding / bending preferred).Market analysis experience.5+ years of experience in procurement processes.Other Skills & Competencies Ability to network and build relationships.Internal stakeholder / supplier relationship management.Ability to translate business requirements into RFx.Very good analytical capabilities, problem-solving skills, and ability to think strategically.Takes ownership of the work, successes, and mistakes.Very good communication skills.Services and delivery expert.Negotiation expert.Commercial / analytical and engagement skills.
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