Assistant Buyer - German Speaker

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Accept ClosePress Tab to Move to Skip to Content LinkSearch by KeywordSearch by LocationSearch by KeywordSearch by LocationLoading...Team:LocationType:Grade:Create Alert×Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:StartPlease wait...Assistant Buyer - German SpeakerPurpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:Execute tactical buying of low-value items within the given thresholds, including conducting supplier identification from preferred suppliers list, negotiation, and supplier selection; deliver sourcing results to contribute to saving targets while ensuring that Service Level Agreements with the business are being met; Support procurement automation by continuously seeking opportunities to increase catalog coverage.Key Responsibilities:
  • Execution of tactical buying process within a defined lower threshold
  • Conduct e-Sourcing events in Ariba Sourcing
  • Initiate order signature process and follow-up on distribution to supplier
  • Approve/modify/Reject POs related to Tactical Buying
  • Based on Category Director and manager guidance, execute RfQs, for potential catalog items including contracting based on standard contract templates
  • Support automated buying channel introductions by facilitating the interaction between suppliers and Content Specialists
  • Ensure compliance throughout the entire process
Key Relationships:
  • GBS NTP
  • NTP Management
  • Market NTP Teams in EMEA/LAM/NAM
  • Procurement Excellence
  • Category Managers
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Ability to read, write and communicate in English and German
  • Knowledge of sourcing strategies, approaches, and methods
  • Knowledge of contract management, compliance management, and analytics
  • Good ability to analyze specifications and influence demand
  • Communication skills and the capability to independently interact with different stakeholders
  • Action-oriented and solution-minded team player with a high degree of self-management
  • Pro-active mindset in terms of identifying opportunities to drive automation
  • Curious and growth mindset; keen to learn and approach subjects outside of comfort zone, look beyond the obvious
  • Experience in a Shared Service environment or similar is a plus
  • Experience with SAP Ariba Sourcing is an advantage
Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:
  • A bachelor's or master's degree with an emphasis on the areas of business, economics, finance, procurement or legal, or comparable professional education
  • General business experience, preferably in the Procurement area (low to mid-level spend) in a middle sized or large organization
  • Basic experience within supplier selection, negotiation, and contracting area is obligatory.
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  • INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company's standards.
  • RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.
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