
Assistant Buyer - German Speaker
- Porto
- Permanente
- Horário completo
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
- GBS NTP
- NTP Management
- Market NTP Teams in EMEA/LAM/NAM
- Procurement Excellence
- Category Managers
- 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
- 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.
- COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need..
- OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.
- INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.
- TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.
- 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.