COUNTRY PURCHASING INDIRECT PROFESSIONAL

Qualification & Competences requirements

• Education/Qualification

• Previous Expérience
  
  
  
  
• Key technical competencies

• Key managerial competencies

• Other Requirements

• University Degree preferably in a discipline like Business Administration, Management Science or Engineering
• Specific Purchasing qualification either from academic or professional sphere (e.g. Certified Procurement Professional)

• Minimum of 5 years of work experience, preferably in a manufacturing industry environment including minimum of 3 years in Purchasing (preferably indirect Purchasing)
  
  
• Project Management Skills: Experience in planning and executing complex sourcing projects
• Negotiation Skills: Strong negotiation capabilities to secure favorable terms and conditions with suppliers
• Category Management: Expertise in managing various categories of indirect spend to optimize costs and value
• Supplier Risk Management: Ability to assess and mitigate risks associated with suppliers, ensuring compliance with contractual terms and service level agreements
• Data Analysis: Proficiency in analyzing procurement data to make informed decisions, predict future demand, and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Relationship Management: Excellent interpersonal skills to build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
  
  
• Leadership: Drive sourcing project teams consisting of internal customers and plant/site buyers to exceptional results
• Communication Skills: Clear and effective communication to convey procurement strategies and decisions to various stakeholders
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address procurement challenges and implement innovative solutions
• Commercial Intellect: Understanding of market trends and business needs to align procurement strategies with organizational goals
  
  
• Fluent in English and German

Missions

• Missions

• KPIs & main deliverables

• Strategic Sourcing:

Lead sourcing activities across BGs and plants, understanding the various leverages at disposal to improve performance and drive synergies;
Ensure that sourcing strategies for indirect categories are developed and implemented in alignment with Global Domain Management to achieve cost savings and enhance supplier performance

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and align procurement strategies with business objectives
  
  
• Cost Optimization: Identify and execute cost-saving opportunities across various indirect spend categories
  
  
• Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure high-quality service and continuous improvement
  
  
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with business rules and procedures
  
  
• Contract Management: Negotiate, draft, and manage contracts to ensure compliance and mitigate risks
  
  

• Purchasing savings (contribution to M2 savings, cost avoidance)
• Completion of sourcings within agreed timeline
• Compliance (# of non-conformities in internal audits)