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
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Based on pre-alignment with category managers, either drives or supports total cost reduction, payment terms improvement & supplier-led innovation initiatives
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Supports Project procurement managers regarding sourcing activities (pre-sales and execution phase)
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Runs RfX, negotiations, and takes awarding decisions in line with both category & business strategy
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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):
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Acts as last contact for escalations (cost, quality, service, compliance…)
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1st contact for information about the main supplier account
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Monitor & manage supplier risks (e.g. within Ariba SRM, GEA Scorecard…)
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Owns the supplier roadmap / development plan
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Conducts business review meetings & leads the key negotiations (with relevant stakeholders)
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Owns sustainability scorecard in Ecovadis and other sustainability actions
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For preferred suppliers - Ensures systematic involvement in new projects/developments
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Supports qualification & implementation in new entities
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Monitor supplier capacity and/or lead times and take related actions accordingly
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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
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University, bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Economics
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Strong experience in procurement processes
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Know-how contract management
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Cost analysis and management
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Experience with implementation of corporate procurement
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Work experience in complex organizations
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Negotiation experience
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Systems: Ariba, S2P, SAP
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Experience on manufacturing components (welding/bending preferred)
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Market analysis experience
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English fluent
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Ability to network and build relationships and internal stakeholder /supplier relationship management
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Ability to translate business requirements into RFx
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Very good analytical capabilities, problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically
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Very good communication skills
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Services and delivery expert
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Contract experience
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Commercial/analytical and engagement skills
Bonus points if you have...
- Procurement or Supply chain certification
What we offer
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Competitive compensation
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Annual bonus tied to company performance
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Health & wellbeing programmes
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Pension plan membership
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Shares & savings programme
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