Assistant Buyer - German Speaker

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Há 3 dias

Purpose & 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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