Responsibilities / Tasks
Strategy
1. As 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
Sourcing
2. Based on pre-alignment with category managers, either drives or supports total cost reduction, payment terms improvement & supplier-led innovation initiatives
3. Supports Project procurement managers regarding sourcing activities (pre-sales and execution phase)
4. Runs RfX, negotiations, and takes awarding decisions in line with both category & business strategy
5. 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):
6. Acts as last contact for escalations (cost, quality, service, compliance…)
7. 1st contact for information about the main supplier account
8. Monitor & manage supplier risks (e.g. within Ariba SRM, GEA Scorecard…)
9. Owns the supplier roadmap / development plan
10. Conducts business review meetings & leads the key negotiations (with relevant stakeholders)
11. Owns sustainability scorecard in Ecovadis and other sustainability actions
12. For preferred suppliers - Ensures systematic involvement in new projects/developments
13. Supports qualification & implementation in new entities
14. Monitor supplier capacity and/or lead times and take related actions accordingly
15. 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)
Your Profile / Qualifications
Educational Background
16. University, bachelor’s degree in engineering or Economics (Preferred)
17. Procurement or Supply chain Certification (optional)
Predominantly supports decision-making.
18. Realizes cost and cash saving potential
19. Runs productivity improvement
20. Controls spend, drives demand reduction
Professional Knowledge and Experience
21. Know-how contract management
22. Cost analysis and management
23. Cultural Awareness
24. Experience with implementation of corporate procurement
25. Work experience in complex organizations
26. Negotiation experience
27. Systems: Ariba, S2P, SAP
28. Experience on manufacturing components (welding/bending preferred)
29. Market analysis experience
30. 5+ Experience in procurement processes
Other Skills & Competencies
31. English (fluent)
32. Ability to network and build relationships
33. Internal stakeholder /supplier relationship management
34. Ability to translate business requirements into RFx
35. Very good analytical capabilities, problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically
36. Takes ownership of the work, successes and mistakes
37. Very good communication skills
38. Services and delivery expert
39. Negotiation Expert
40. Contract experience
41. Commercial/analytical and engagement skills