As Site Buyer Indirect Procurement in Stříbro you are responsible for the cost and supply of all Indirect Material and Services within your assigned locations and categories.
What we offer:
Responsible for assigned Indirect Procurement spend and its corresponding supplier base for our location in Stříbro.
Preparation and execution of RFP ‘s / RFQ’s, review of submitted quotations, establish price comparison sheets, present sourcing recommendations, conclude contracts and place purchase orders accordingly.
Define and implement local category / sub-category strategy for your assigned locations and align with EMEA Category Procurement team as well as internal stakeholders. Review supplier base, define robust preferred supplier base, reduce number of suppliers and bundle business accordingly.
Follow overall Indirect Procurement Saving and Cost Avoidance targets, benchmark responsible spend frequently, identify potentials, lead supplier negotiations and implement potentials accordingly.
Reporting of cost saving potentials and achievements as well as cost avoidance by using the established Procurement templates and tools.
Analyze Purchasing data, ensure data transparency and high data quality in all KION Purchasing used systems (e.g. SAP)
Follow KION Group Procedures, work and cooperate closely with EMEA Category Buyers as well as internal stakeholders and ensure compliance across all Purchasing activities.
Improve and implement standardization for assigned sites (standard documents, common services & goods) and ensure always close alignment with Category Procurement EMEA.
Contract Management, ensure transparency of all contracts, reviewing terms and validities frequently.
Continuous Improvement of available Procedures and Systems in respect of Indirect Purchasing
Tasks and Qualifications:
Completed Bachelor degree in business administration or any Procurement related discipline.
Several years of professional experience (3 – 4 years) in the automotive industry (preferred) or any other manufacturing industry, where the candidate has conducted Purchasing activities in the Indirect Site Procurement or Category Procurement team.
Experience in working in cross-functional teams and in an international environment.
The candidate has been part and has conducted negotiation projects (experienced with negotiations and contract management of international and local suppliers), where cost savings have been achieved and where strong purchasing skills (ability to analyze complex data and develop strategies) have been demonstrated.
Excellent stakeholder management, presentation skills, well organized and knowing how to set priorities.
Demonstrates high personal motivation and ability to develop practical or innovative alternative approaches to meet objectives.
High analytical skills and willing to achieve results in a team environment.
Self-motivated, independent, focused on results, enthusiastic, committed, team player and must be a good listener and observer
Fluent in Czech and English and German is a plus
Experience in MS Office and SAP
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