Strategic Buyer

• Identify and understand local customer requirements, ensuring procurement solutions align with business needs.
• Analyze assigned BU spend to identify sourcing opportunities, collaborating with global category managers when necessary to align with category strategies.
• Develop and execute strategic sourcing projects using the 7-step methodology to drive cost savings and operational efficiency.
• Support BU spot requirements by providing competitive alternatives that ensure business continuity.
• Assist in local and region-wide category activities, focusing on benefit realization and execution of plans across all relevant sub-categories.
• Oversee and implement supplier selection strategies, ensuring effective procurement processes and supplier management.
• Evaluate and select suppliers based on quality, price, delivery, and service, ensuring they meet business and contractual requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance, ensuring compliance with contractual terms and driving continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with Local/Regional business stakeholders, acting as a key procurement advisor.
• Manage and coordinate a network of Local/Regional representatives to support procurement activities and projects.
• Align with Local/Regional Supply Chain Teams to optimize subcontractor and third-party vendor performance.
• Lead and implement continuous improvement projects, including automation initiatives such as SAP contracts, self-service procurement, and invoice matching.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting on key procurement metrics for business stakeholders.
• Uphold compliance with global Orbia and B&I procurement policies and procedures as outlined in the Procurement Mandate.
• Support the Supply Chain team in handling claims and guarantees, escalating issues as needed.
• Manage and maintain procurement documentation and records, ensuring transparency and audit readiness.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Finance, or a related field
• Proven experience in a high-volume environment, managing procurement projects, optimizing manufacturing processes, and ensuring efficient inventory control.
• Strong understanding of Supply Chain, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Finance, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Previous experience in an international B2B environment, working at a strategic level to drive procurement excellence and align with global business objectives.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders across all levels and functions.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team, taking initiative to drive procurement strategies forward.
• Proven ability to work effectively in global and cross-functional teams; fluency in English is required, with additional languages being an advantage.
• Knowledge and hands-on experience with Strategic Sourcing initiatives, including the 7-step sourcing process, category management, and supplier negotiation strategies.
• Strong understanding of market/category/product dynamics, including supplier trends, cost drivers, and risk assessment.
• Expertise in strategic sourcing, tendering, contract negotiation, and supplier evaluation to optimize procurement outcomes.
• Ability to analyze data, develop insights, and make strategic recommendations; demonstrated skill in building persuasive business cases for procurement decisions.
• Familiarity with procurement and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Coupa) and data analysis tools for spend management and supplier performance tracking.
• Understanding of procurement risk assessment, mitigation strategies, and compliance with regulatory and company policies.

• Interesting job within international environment, participation in various projects with attractive salary
• Work from home possibility
• Benefits: 5 weeks of vacation, 3 Free days,  language courses, professional trainings, canteen allowance, discounts on company and suppliers products
• Employee Assistance program, events/presents etc.
• Company car
  
  

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