Strategic Buyer

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies in collaboration with EMEIA category boards.
• Lead RFx processes (RFPs, RFQs, RFIs) to identify and qualify suppliers.
• Negotiate high-value contracts, including volume discounts, long-term agreements, and SLAs.
• Manage supplier relationships through regular business reviews and performance evaluations.
• Maintain and update the approved supplier list and oversee supplier qualification processes.
• Cost Optimization & Risk Mitigation
• Identify and deliver year-on-year cost savings in line with targets.
• Analyze spend data to uncover cost-saving opportunities through consolidation and alternative sourcing.
• Monitor market trends, including commodity pricing and geopolitical risks.
• Implement risk mitigation strategies such as dual sourcing and inventory buffers.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with Finance on budgeting, forecasting, and cost modeling.
• Collaborate with Legal to ensure contract compliance and manage risk (e.g., liability, IP).
• Work closely with R&D and Engineering to source components for new product development.
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Utilize procurement analytics (e.g., spend analysis, TCO models) to inform strategy.
• Track and report on KPIs including savings, supplier performance, and contract compliance.
• Present insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Sustainability & Compliance
• Drive ESG initiatives including ethical sourcing, supplier diversity, and carbon footprint reduction.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, certifications, and sustainability objectives.

Qualifications & Experience

Performance Metrics (KPIs)

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As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.