Responsibilities / Tasks
Strategy
* 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
* 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
* 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
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
* University, bachelor's degree in Engineering or Economics
* Strong experience in procurement processes
* Know-how contract management
* Cost analysis and management
* 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
* English fluent
* Ability to network and build relationships and internal stakeholder /supplier relationship management
* Ability to translate business requirements into RFx
* Very good analytical capabilities, problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically
* Very good communication skills
* Services and delivery expert
* Contract experience
* Commercial/analytical and engagement skills
Bonus points if you have...
* Procurement or Supply chain certification
What We Offer
* Competitive compensation
* Annual bonus tied to company performance
* Health & wellbeing programmes
* Pension plan membership
* Shares & savings programme
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