Buyer

Buyer's responsibility is short & long-term management of selected suppliers. The Buyer will execute the company`s Operation & Procurement fulfillment strategy.
Execution & controlling purchase orders and manage the supplier deliveries in terms of cost, quality and on time delivery and up to invoice approval (Procure 2 Pay) including:
• Open and manage purchase orders.
• Ongoing supplier evaluation and management.
• Secure smooth supply of material per operational delivery plan.
• Lead the “sacred” 3: On Time Delivery, Cost Reduction and Quality
• Lead and work with vendors on agreed KPI’s and establish improvement plans
Build, track, execute and report cost reduction plans including:
• Negotiate and close agreement with key / selected suppliers.
• Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies
• Perform cost analysis and bench-marking for agreed selected suppliers
Position Requirements:
• At least 3 years’ experience as buyer / strategic buyer
• Experience in procurement and negotiations
• Fluent English (speaking and drafting)
• Proficient in MS Excel & MS Power Point
• Willing to travel abroad (up to 20% of the time)
Advantages:
• 2-3 years of proven experience in supply chain rolls
• 2-3 years of proven experience working with Global Contract Manufacturing
• A commercial lawyer
• Knowledge of ERP system, preferable Priority