Subregional Head Buyer North
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Job Location:
Amsterdam - Netherlands
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
Your role
Enable and facilitate change management initiatives resulting from system updates sourcing adjustments or
Implement training models based on Train-the-Trainer principles to effectively integrate system changes for sourcing professionals and internal stakeholders.
Identify and address discrepancies between stakeholder expectations and change management outcomes
Create and supervise the issuance of POs for both labour and materials ensuring compliance with interna policies
Oversee and accurately convert labor/work scopes provided by Implementation Managers (IMs) into purchase orders.
Manage the handover process and ensure the accurate transformation of BOM specifications into purchase orders.
Confirm onsite delivery dates across project stages
Monitor and expedite deliveries to ensure timely arrival to meet overall customer RFS needs.
Verify billing accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
Ensure timely payments and manage returns
Manage vendor minimum/maximum levels.
Oversee lead times for replenishment on Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI).
Implement strategies for active inventory management. Support and enforce supplier consolidation rules.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
Lead and mentor a team of buyers.
Ensure formal and informal internal business process timelines and agreed SLAs are met.
Balance workload and manage expectations with subregional stakeholders.
Provide input on supplier performance versus contracted SLAs.
Collaborate with other Subregional Head Buyers to enable the continuous improvement cycle
What youll need
Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Administration or a related field.
Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
Supply Chain & Procurement and data center industry certifications / memberships are desirable.
Strong understanding of procurement processes and inventory management.
Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
Key Skills
About Company
With Digital Realty, you can leverage our full interconnection capabilities across our global ecosystem including data centers, connectivity and cloud services.
