Responsibilities / TasksStrategy
Consulted on the category strategy definition by providing business feedback and visions from the entities/BUs/Functions that the role supports.
Sourcing
Based on pre‐alignment with category managers, either drives or supports total cost reduction, payment terms improvement and supplier‐led innovation initiatives.Supports project procurement managers regarding sourcing activities (pre‐sales and execution phase).Runs RfX, negotiates, and takes awarding decisions in line with both category and business strategy.Monitors and strives for compliance adherence of relevant stakeholders to procurement processes and 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 point of contact for escalations (cost, quality, service, compliance, etc.).First point of contact for information about the main supplier account.Monitors and manages supplier risks (e.g., within Ariba SRM, GEA Scorecard).Owns the supplier roadmap/development plan.Conducts business review meetings and leads key negotiations with relevant stakeholders.Owns the sustainability scorecard in Ecovadis and other sustainability actions.For preferred suppliers – ensures systematic involvement in new projects/developments.Supports qualification and implementation in new entities.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 a minor part of weekly activities (80/20 approach).
Your Profile / Qualifications
University bachelor's degree in Engineering or Economics.Strong experience in procurement processes.Know‐how in contract management.Cost analysis and management.Experience with implementation of corporate procurement.Work experience in complex organizations.Negotiation experience.Systems: Ariba, S2P, SAP.Experience with 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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