Strategic Buyer with German

Job description:

Description

Supporting category managers with category strategy plans, sourcing execution, supporting category planning and strategic sourcing tasksLeveraging the GEP network of Category Experts and tools, to deliver insights to any project / client.Establishing negotiation strategies, identifying and developing negotiation levers, validating them with stakeholders and leading negotiations to ensure savings, timely supply and other benefits for purchases, business analytics, savings reporting and tracking, stakeholder interaction as part of the S2C programDiscussing with vendors and evaluating their products and capabilities as suppliers;Managing all supplier selection and procurement activities (e.g. RFI, RFP, RFQ, Scorecard and Bid Analysis)Providing support with respect to Supplier Management/ Procurement processes and policies.Demonstrating continuous effort to improve operations, manage SOP’s, decrease turnaround times and streamline work processes.Identifying and communicating with a diverse range of stakeholders, such as suppliers, project sponsors, end-users and other supporting functions such as HR, Legal and Finance.Participating in firm building activities, including recruitment.

Requirements

3-5 years of expertise in strategic sourcingProficiency in English and other European languages (both written and spoken)Knowledge of the principles and practices of large-scale centralized purchasingStrong verbal and written communication skills in order to comfortably engage with all levels of management in client organizationsStrong analytical, reporting and presentation skills i.e. regarding creating baselines, performing market tests/analyses, summarizing the key points succinctly by email/in presentationExperience with leading and executing negotiationsAbility to manage multiple procurement projects at once and assess new purchase requirements based on spend risk etc.Knowledge of variety of categories would be advantageous (trends, suppliers, industry specifics and terminology, legal frameworks)Advantage: Any business process improvement methodology such as TQM, Six Sigma, APEX etc

Offer

25 days of annual leavePluxee BenefitsMeal vouchersLinkedIn Learning Access4 sick days (covers short time sickness)1 extra day off for volunteeringLanguage lessons - Free sessions at the company premises!Team buildings and company eventsFruits and Sweets DaysGenerous referral bonusMembership in vibrant internal communities