Hub Technical Material Buyer

Hub Technical Material Buyer

To provide direct support to the Sourcing Managers. To lead cost out projects across all Hub sites. To provide direction and support to Hub Sourcing administrators. To ensure full compliance to Essity P2P process.

What You Will Do

Main responsibilities

• An Employee with uncompromised commitment to our I Care journey which ensures a safe healthy and sustainable work environment.

• Execute design to cost opportunities for all hub streams across all Hub sites ensuring working capital efficiency.

• Comply with Essity procedures purchasing policy and financial instructions

• Support Hub Sourcing managers in the execution of tenders supplier qualification supplier selection risk management

• Work closely with all stakeholders to drive continuous improvement through cost saving projects organizing trials implementing supplier changes and tracking savings.

• Maintain and develop knowledge database aligning reporting capability across the hub and co-ordination of systems improvements driving initiatives such as E- procurement.

• Review and monitor sourcing operational needs when interfacing with suppliers ensuring effective communication of best practices and supporting roll out of these initiatives (Hub level).

• Review and maintain records of approved suppliers in line with Essity risk policy

• Ensure that the interests of Essity are managed in a professional and ethical manner throughout all interactions with suppliers ensuring full compliance with Essity Supplier Standard

• Ensure where appropriate the integration of common product types across all sites of Essity and ensure a harmonized approach across all hub engineering storerooms

• Supply regular updates and KPIs to Sourcing managers to ensure effective communication of cost saving activities (Actual vs target)

Who You Are

Skills and Experience Required

• 8 years diversified experience in Supply Chain; including 2 years of supervisory experience which 2 must have been in the Procurement functions

• Degree in Business or Engineering/relevant science fields from HEC recognized university.

• Optional Certified Procurement/Supply Chain Professional

• Understand technical specification of medical device materials for e.g. Cotton (LINO) Pharma Chemicals.

• Understand forecasting of medical device raw materials and price fluctuations behind season weather conditions geo political situation and pre empt buying

• Strategy development and implementation

• Knowledge of material standards Supply Chain best practices commodity trends market intelligence strategic objectives both locally and Globally that impact related supply network.

Strong analytical negotiation and communication skills.
High level of commercial awareness and ethical sourcing.
Working knowledge of renowned systems and procurement platforms.
Awareness of international laws that impact us when dealing with suppliers external to Pakistan/ Adequate knowledge of Taxes & Duties.

Skills
Strategic Thinking
Exceptional Planning & Organizing Skills
Negotiation and procurement fundamentals
Stakeholder Management Working with multi-function team
Communication (Written Verbal and Presentation)
Strong Analytical Skills
Innovation and Problem Solving
Ability to deliver results through others
Driving Change

What We Can Offer You

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