Givaudan Careers Senior Site Buyer

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Senior Site Buyer - Your future position

Overall Mission:

Responsible for supporting the indirect material and services sourcing and contracting process for one or more specific site(s) to optimize cost in line with Global and Regional Category Strategies and procurement guidelines.
Serves as primary contact to site(s) for the operational and tactical sourcing of IM&S categories
Closely collaborate with sites stakeholders coordinate procurement activities for site

You will be reporting to the IM&S Procurement Manager

Core Responsabilities:

Sourcing

Advise and assist site stakeholders in other functions in the evaluation and pricing of alternate materials.
Identify and drive local/site cost savings and cost avoidance opportunities in line with Indirect Material and Services and business targets and business needs.
Support main sites TCO reduction initiatives and packaging cost reduction initiatives.
Support the global and regional category management teams in the roll out of global and regional strategies within the site. This includes sourcing (including RFxs and e-auctions) pricing rejections supplier inventory supply chain obsolescence and resolving invoice discrepancies.
Provide sourcing support to local site stakeholders and liaise with GBS as appropriate.

Vendor Selection

Select vendors according to corporate assessment criteria (quality financials sustainability/responsible sourcing risk etc.) and consolidate preferred supplier base.
Initiate search for new or alternative materials or products
Investigate and approve requests for vendor creation

Negotiations & Contract Management

Solicit and analyses quotes negotiate prices and delivery terms and investigate invoice discrepancies
Implement global regional and local agreements and support the financial targets as outlined by IM&S Procurement and the business.
Conduct local negotiations with suppliers and ensure adequate contract cover within the portfolio and for spend as defined by the Head of Procurement IM&S EMEA and according the Global Delegation of Authorities/Signatories policy.
Review and approve purchase requisitions/orders and other vendor related administrative workflows
Measure performance of vendors with respect to quality of work cost timelines and other related parameters
Ensure appropriate risk evaluation within the IM&S risk framework and implement mitigation actions while meeting business needs
Facilitate sourcing and contracting issue escalation and resolution

Reporting Process Management & Delivery

Support site and GBS teams on sourcing and contracting matters on a daily basis
Act as first point of escalation for the site(s) towards GBS teams
Create and update information in SAP as required
Implement the IM&S processes and systems on the site in line with the global procurement guidelines
Maintain existing catalogues and drive the implementation of new catalogues as appropriate

AI/Technology

Leverage AI and advanced technologies to enhance procurement processes and decision-making
Stay informed about emerging technologies and industry trends ensuring the organization remains competitive and innovative
Collaborate with IT and data analytics teams to develop technology solutions that support procurement objectives and enhance stakeholder engagement

You

• Bachelor degree Local Procurement or Commercial education
• 3-5 years experience in a Procurement within an international environment
• Fluent English and German
• Solid understanding of procurement processes and systems (e.g. SAP)
• Preferable Knowledge of packaging commodities
• Good Negotiation Skills
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Ability to develop actionable recommendations and implementation plans in clear compelling effective way

Our Benefits:

• Interesting development and further training opportunities
• 40-hour work week
• Additional paid days off
• Attractive pension fund conditions
• Discounted meals in the staff restaurant
• Sports and leisure activities at the Givaudan Sports Club (showers available on site)
• Discounts at the employee shop in Kemptthal
• Free company parking and bike badge
• REKA checks and contribution toward the SBB Half Fare travelcard
• Free beverages (water coffee tea)
• Worldwide private accident coverage and free choice of hospital
• Givaudan covers the contributions for accident insurance and supplementary accident insurance
• Additional voluntary family and education allowances

At Givaudan you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch peoples lives.

We value the different perspectives that come from diverse cultures backgrounds and experiences.

Everyone regardless of race gender identity sexual orientation age disability culture religion or any personal circumstances is warmly welcomed at Givaudan a place where we all love to be and grow.

Every essence of you enriches our world. Join us in making a difference together.