We are searching for a talented BUYER who share our values, with innovative capacity for working with us by integrating in a diverse team that work together.
What will you be doing in this role?
This position will have the following responsibilities :
* Executes direct / indirect materials purchasing and procurement for given sites, in accordance with replenishment, logistics footprints and inventory control as approved by Supply Chain.
* Responsible for issuing Purchase orders to ensure on time and right quantity material availability at the Supply Chain agreed price and conditions using ETS approved vendors.
Responsibilities and deliverables include :
* Manage relationships with suppliers in his scope of responsibility while driving efficiencies and cost reductions.
* Deploy contracts, standard terms & conditions, preferred payment terms and Incoterms, in conformance with business objectives and strategies set by Supply Chain.
* Issue Purchase Orders and follow up with approval compliance process, Open PO reports communication to suppliers in support of materials expediting and inventory control.
* Ensure Material Availability with correct timing to support Site production
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders (eg. Technical dept.) and engage with vendors to coordinate production and shipping activities and to resolve complaints or eliminate delays.
* Identify and execute possibility of negotiation coming from Purchase Requisitions Analysis
* Manage and mitigate supplier price increase request
* Ensure Inventory stock levels availability
* Define, in agreement with the relevant Category Leaders, the correct replenishment strategy for the different material / suppliers
Work Experience & Education Requirements
Education and experience
* A Bachelor of Science degree in technical, engineering or business discipline is preferred; Master’s degree a plus.
* 5+ years of professional experience in procurement and material management roles preferred.
Personality traits and practical experience
* Must have outstanding numerical, quantitative analytical thinking, organizational abilities and project management and negotiation skills.
* Experience in resolving materials flow issues, within a matrix functional organization.
* Ability to influence others & build productive, motivated, committed, high performance teams.
* Strong demonstrated ability for discipline and highly self-motivated for working on repetitive and routine tasks independently and under pressure, while achieving high standard results.
* Ability to build, develop and maintain positive working relationships both internally and externally.
* Ability for high problem identification and problem resolution, demonstrated ability to make sound judgment and decisions.
* A pronounced customer-centric focus, performance accountability, innovation & adaptability, positive energy, respect & teamwork and absolute integrity (winning right).
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