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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