Responsibilities / TasksStrategyAs part of category communities, is consulted on the category strategy definition by providing business feedback and visions from the entities/BUs/Functions that the role is supporting.SourcingBased 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.Monitor manage 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.Supports qualification implementation in new entities.Monitor supplier capacity and/or lead times and take related actions accordingly.When applicable - Maintains the main framework agreement (and/or NDA, COCSS v4) in Ariba CLM.PurchasingCan create/process and follow up on purchase orders, as long as it remains a minor part of the weekly activities (80/20 approach).Your Profile / QualificationsEducational BackgroundUniversity, bachelor's degree in engineering or Economics (Preferred).Procurement or Supply chain Certification (optional).Predominantly supports decision-making.Realizes cost and cash saving potential.Runs productivity improvement.Controls spend, drives demand reduction.Professional Knowledge and ExperienceKnow-how contract management.Cost analysis and management.Cultural Awareness.Experience with implementation of corporate procurement.Work experience in complex organizations.Negotiation experience.Systems: Ariba, S2P, SAP.Experience on manufacturing components (welding/bending preferred).Market analysis experience.5+ years of experience in procurement processes.Other Skills CompetenciesEnglish (fluent).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.Contract experience.Commercial/analytical and engagement skills.Did we spark your interest?Then please click apply above to access our guided application process.
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