Procurement Strategic Buyer

General Responsibilities:

>Responsible for deployment of global and regional leverage category strategies and its definition for shared best practice and local sourcing categories within area and unit of responsibility based on related business strategies SC Roadmap strategic Proc frameworks (e.g. ways of working in matrix) and continuous alignment with business stakeholders.

>Consulting strategic category work in the regions.

>Responsible for compliance with Proc standards methods and processes within area of responsibility.

>Reliable expert to share Procurement and category knowhow within and beyond own area

Strategy & Governance:

>Conducting regular market research & analysis for own categories
>Support global/regional category manager to define strategies based on relevant market research and analysis
>Responsible for strategy implementation according to defined activities by global/regional category strategy
>Consulting global strategy development in similar categories within area as well as in the regions
>Development and implementation of local strategies

Procurement Business Partnering:

>Full authority in supplier selection negotiation and contracting of local frame conditions with suppliers (prices TCO payment terms quality levels etc.) for own categories towards objectives agreed with the demand owner or set by global/regional initiatives along the defined category roadmap
>Contract management (coordination with legal depart. identifying need for templates drafting templates together with legal dept. etc.)
>Continuously monitoring the related activities for opportunities to maximize Proc value contribution

Performance Management:

>Responsible for performance of total spend in own category
>Timely documentation of relevant procurement KPI data (e.g. savings) as well as regular aggregation of data in order to manage the performance within own area

Procurement Processes & Systems:

>Responsible for compliance with legal requirements BDF Proc and nonProc procedures within own negotiations and contracts
>Maintenance and quality assurance of relevant master data for supported negotiation/contracting processes (e.g. category spends contractual terms supplier data)
>Actively drive process development with regards to standardization efficiency and automation (incl. application of new technologies implementation of purchaserelated processes methods and systems) and monitor process adherence
>Content management of eCatalogues and other automated order channels in order to increase automation

Supplier Management:

>Ensuring proper supplier selection (e.g. financial health process knowhow etc.) to minimize supply risks for the affiliates of BDF
>Actively managing supplier relationships to ensure suppliers are able and willing to fulfill BDF supply requirements
>Actively working with suppliers to achieve innovative solutions
>Complaint management for Suppliers under his/her responsibility

Requirements

• Open to candidates with Engineering background
  
• Minimum five years in relevant industries
  
• Minimum three years in Procurement
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

University or similar degree ideally in Engineering, Statistics & Mathematics or Other Sciences Power BI knowledge is an advantage. Good knowledge of SAP Modules (R3, APO DP, APO-SNP) Knowledge of MM and BI will be advantageous. Excellent Analytical skills: High level of attention to detail and ability to work with a large volume of data. 3-5 years relevant experience in FMCG Advanced skill level in Microsoft office (Excel, Power point) Power BI knowledge is an advantage Strong organizational skills in strategy, execution and people management Clear communication (oral & written) and interpersonal skills A good understanding of Supply/Import/ Export Planning principles and standards Previous FMCG demand planning experience is also a key requirement to ensure better onboarding.