Indirect Procurement - Buyer, 1 year

Main responsibilities and objectives:

The Indirect CoE Buyer manages all operational activities related to indirect spend, including but not limited to:  

• Places purchase orders and manages changes to existing purchase orders;

• Deals with invoice discrepancies in collaboration with the business stakeholders, supplier and Accounts Payable team;

• Initiates supplier set up and changes on existing suppliers with relevant approval;

• Engages in stakeholder & requisitioner communication aiming to improve understanding of indirect procurement processes and tools;

• Check and validate expedited payment requests in accordance to current indirect procurement best practices;

• Actively participate in AWPOT & MPO improvement activities (payment terms update at PO/Invoice and VC level);

• Drives implementation of automation opportunities for the assigned sites (new catalogs and value contracts);

• Supports BAE execution via data gathering and strong colboration with all stakeholders;

• Maintains a strong communication with suppliers;

• Conducts eAuctions for goods and services, ensuring best value offering to business;

• The buyer will ensure all tasks are carried out in line with indirect procurement policy and strategy.

• Excellent Technical skills of SAP purchasing system;
• Strong communication and team work skills;
• Self motivated and capable to work with tight deadlines;
• Good organizational skills with an ability to prioritize;
• Problem Solving skills;
• Technical knowledge of Procurement/sourcing;
• Planning, negotiations and agreements/contract management;
• Good understanding of English and another language is a plus;
• Minimum 1 year experience in a purchasing environment;
• Microsoft Office skills;
• Business Knowledge.

• Communicates clearly; balances listening and speaking; easy to approach;
• Dedicated to meet expectations and requirements of internal customers. Establishes and maintains effective relationships with internal customers and suppliers to gain their trust and respect;
• Good decision-making, uses analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment in making sound decisions;
• Ability to work in matrix environment.