Group Buyer shall perform assignments related to the direct procurement categories - negotiation and implementation of global/regional agreements.
The role will be called on to run both global and local projects, so strong negotiation and communication skills are required. Buyer coordinates purchasing activities with stakeholders requests to achieve the result in a cost-effective and timely manner. Acquires and maintains understanding of purchased products, performs cost analysis, and recommends cost-saving proposals with alternative sourcing and vendor evaluation criteria.
Works on issues of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of relevant factors. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices but with a great amount of autonomy to determine appropriate action. Buyer will be a part of a team working on building category strategy, so not only is analytical thinking a priority but a visionary aspect is required as well. Have a passion for results and looking for excellent growth? Join us.
As a Group Buyer, your daily responsibilities are:
Qualifications
Experience: +2 years in purchasing department.
Skills: Proven negotiations record in a global, multinational, strategic procurement environment. Process-oriented in a global company with independent entities. The ability to operate effectively in an environment with tight deadlines and finite resources and uncertainty. The ability to achieve the ends in a quickly changing business environment. The ability to handle multiple projects at the same time with some uncertain requirements. Good stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage with and influence internal and external stakeholders.
Personal skills: Out-of-the-box thinking. Strong customer service orientation and problem-solving skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Cultural awareness and pro-active behavior. Strong negotiation and analytical skills. Analytical thinking.
Education: Bachelor or Master of business processes (Economy, Administration, Business, Finance), Engineering.
Language skills: Excellent written and spoken English, any additional language is an asset.
Additional Information
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