The Category Buyer is responsible for the development and implementation of commodity strategies and supplier management in assigned spend categories. He/She performs sourcing activities for a set portfolio of spend categories at a global and/or local level to achieve commodity results and ensure compliance with the Group Strategy.
The Categoy Buyer will:
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Lead, develop and implement global commodity strategy for assigned spend categories.
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Analyse spends in assigned spend categories.
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Monitor the market through constant benchmarking to continuously improve costs, quality, delivery, and technology.
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Help to define the annual savings forecast, identifying risks and opportunities.
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Implement the saving action plan to achieve the assigned annual cost saving target.
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Promote and lead cost reduction activities and alternative products/ solutions, towards internal stakeholder and Suppliers.
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Manage Supplier Relationship at global level, monitoring trend of KPIs and setting necessary corrective actions.
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Negotiate long-term contracts with Suppliers, at global level, that set out prices, quality standards, cost reduction.
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improvement along agreement duration, delivery times, and commercial terms and conditions.
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Communicate effectively and manage relationships with relevant internal stakeholders, to contribute to the cross-functional projects.
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Ensure compliance with the sourcing processes.
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Enter relevant sourcing data in local ERP system for new product codes and pricelist updates.
Education and language skills:
- Master Degree or equivalent
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Degree in Engineering is preferred; Business/Economics is also accepted
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English is a mandatory skill; fluency in French, Italian and/or Chinese is an advantage.
Required experience and other skills:
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Min 3 years in strategic sourcing in an international manufacturing company.
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Knowledge of the Transmission market/product categories is a plus.
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Experience in manufacturing environment or sales is a plus.
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Experience in international negotiations, contract and claim management.
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Experience outside of own country of origin is a plus.
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Very good negotiation skills as key element in order to communicate with both suppliers and other stakeholders.
