Senior Buyer

Description

• Work with Category Managers and Supplier Quality Engineers for supplier selection.
• Bid and Proposal support bid and proposal teams by providing relevant market information.
• Share sourcing concepts with relevant stakeholders, agree on actions, responsibilities, and deadlines.
• Design and implement plans for local sources to reach business targets. Support regional and global sourcing initiatives as required.
• Conduct all SCM activities for goods and services in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Identify the need for new supplier developments for critical materials.
• Coordinate and implement sourcing strategies to identify, analyze, evaluate, audit, and monitor suppliers.
• SCM Practice Implementation and support the implementation, maintenance, and compliance of SCM practices, such as Strategic Sourcing, Process & Excellence, Risk Management, Supply Base Management & Quality.
• Leverage the Continuous Improvement Process Sourcing (CIPS) process, Initiate and improve operational Excellence & Supplier Performance.
• Supplier / Material Identification and selection and support the development and implementation of regional/global sourcing strategies in alignment with regional/global Category Managers.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Internal Stakeholder Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as engineering, planning, and fulfillment to secure material availability in production. Apply standards on health, safety, environment, and business ethics within operational work, contract management, and negotiations.
• Strategic sourcing activities and Plan, initialize, and monitor strategic sourcing activities for projects, new product developments, early involvement of key suppliers, and design to cost aspects.
• Recommend frame agreements to management and execute upon approval.
• Drive the implementation of global SCM initiatives and monitor performance and global SCM Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Contract management and adapt the corporate contractual framework to local business needs.
• Supplier Relationship Management and managing relationships with key suppliers to ensure timely delivery, quality, and compliance with contractual terms.
• Develop SCM sourcing concepts, including number and type of suppliers needed, make-or-buy comparisons, cost scenarios, and new materials.
• Oversee supplier performance (on-time delivery, quality, lead time) and resolve performance issues.
• Manage Supplier Performance Evaluation (SPE) results and cost targets in new developments.

Requirements

• Collaborative, solutions-oriented approach and strong communication skills.
• Minimum 10 years of working experience in Engineering, Purchasing, and Supply Chain Management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to influence and persuade.
• Preferred: CPSM or PMP certifications, SAP Experience, Documentation Management Systems, Power BI, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Results orientation with proven implementation skills.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.
• Bachelor’s degree or above in Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, or Supply Chain Management, or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently daily.
• Flexibility to travel up to 15%.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance