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Experience Experience
Philadelphia, PA
Strategic Buyer
Philadelphia, PA
Jacobs-Pfeffer
Philadelphia, PA
Strategic Buyer
  • Consulting with global commodity manager/supplier management team manager of deviation of supplier cost performance against agreed targets
  • Establish programs for developing supplier relationships, negotiations and performance management / feedback
  • Develop and implement effective cost management programs to deliver optimized Total Cost of Ownership and continuous cost improvement
  • Consulting with global commodity manager/supplier management team manager or equivalent, and agree on counter measure(s) for systematic failures
  • Improvement of supply-side quality and performance, supplier management, and product-specific audit support
  • Work with suppliers and field personnel to improve the quality and / or performance of products and services
  • Manage supplier performance and relationships and devise action plans for improvement for under achieving suppliers
Detroit, MI
Regional Strategic Buyer
Detroit, MI
Mosciski, Adams and White
Detroit, MI
Regional Strategic Buyer
  • Perform supplier market/category/supply risk analysis and develop Total Cost Ownership (TCO) models to identify improvement opportunities
  • Demonstrated successful use of risk management, responsible sourcing and supplier relation management
  • Demonstrated success in risk management, responsible sourcing and supplier relation management
  • Proven track record in working in different teams in complex organizations and developing key talents and people
  • Assist Project Team with development of Project Procurement Plans for equipment and services
  • Draft and execute contracts and Purchase Orders within delegation of authority, and facilitate "make or buy" decisions for products or intermediates
  • Manage the relationship with various stakeholders and align them to integrate category global plans and strategies
present
Dallas, TX
Senior Strategic Buyer
Dallas, TX
Donnelly-Littel
present
Dallas, TX
Senior Strategic Buyer
present
  • Manage and maintain strategic supplier relationships and assist in improving supplier performance through quarterly meetings
  • Supplier performance and development management
  • Execute the development and refinement of Category Playbooks for identifying and pursuing savings opportunities for pertinent category
  • Demonstrated competence in developing specific scopes of work, either independently or with internal stakeholders input
  • Develops and monitors performance targets and KPIs
  • Develop expertise in use of eSourcing, contract management and eSignature tools
  • Lead development and maintenance of Construction and Facilities services strategies and initiatives in coordination with the Category Manager
Education Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement
Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement
University of California, Santa Barbara
Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement
Skills Skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, ability to function in an atmosphere of constant change with detailed accuracy
  • Able to work with limited support, strong negotiating skills, team player. Good interpersonal skills
  • Proven ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment (e.g. regional project for your category)
  • Strong negotiation skills and ability to work with suppliers
  • Initiative: able to recognize opportunities and risks, able to exploit potentials
  • Strong organizational and leadership skills in an international environment with the ability to lead and drive projects to completion
  • Strong contract law knowledge and commercial acumen
  • Proven time management skills and a strong attention to detail
  • Develop and implement global external supplier and commodity strategies which will drive sustainable improvements in quality, cost and delivery
  • Ability to manage documentation and develop processes to enable the business to utilise up to date information
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Strategic Buyer, Procurement Services Resume Examples & Samples

  • Manage end to end sourcing process for assigned categories
  • Manages the eRFx processes as applicable
  • Ensures established policies and practices (internal controls) are adhered to in the sourcing process
  • Sources Suppliers offering the best combination of price, service and quality
  • Creates working groups and oversight boards ensuring representation from key stakeholders and impacted LOB
  • Ensures/facilitates an Implementation Plan for transition of selected Supplier and monitors implementation, if applicable
  • Ensures mandatory due diligence is performed and accountable for reporting/tracking potential savings
  • Manages or facilitates Supplier relationships ensuring that service and quality issues are maintained
  • In concert with LOB and legal, leads the contract negotiations and development inclusive of Service Level Agreements and Quarterly/Financial reports
  • Proactively identifies opportunities/initiatives for assigned categories
  • In areas of savings, revenues or process streamlining
  • Takes ownership of assigned savings initiatives regarding maintenance of projects in esourcing tool
  • Effects market analysis to understand industry trends and best practices in assigned category
  • Continuously improves the end to end sourcing process
  • Markets preferred Suppliers within RBC US WM through a multi-pronged communication strategy
  • Uses spend information and category metrics to influence business groups to address key opportunities for demand management
  • Years of Related Experience: 2 years in sourcing activities, or business related management role
  • Languages: English
  • Professional Degree(s): Business or Finance degree preferred
  • IT Skills: MS Office
  • Other: Negotiation and/or vendor management experience, knowledge of RBC/ RBC US WM structure and relationships
  • RBC maintains consistently high credit ratings: S&P: AA-; Moody’s: Aa3; Fitch: AA; DBRS: AA (as of July 2014)
  • Based on market capitalization, RBC is the 12th largest bank in the world and the sixth largest in North America. (Bloomberg as of August 2014)
  • RBC employs more than 79,000 employees who serve more than 16 million personal, business, public sector and institutional clients through offices in Canada, the U.S. and 44 other countries
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Senior Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Ensure contract execution (prices, delivery and quality terms) for suppliers,
  • Manage with the Centre Of Excellence (COE) and the pole major fulfillment issues,
  • Manage major programs modifications within contracts and lead the team to meet business requirements,
  • Insure ordering strategy execution as decided with the C.O.E,
  • Ensure overall capacity is secured either by contracts or orders,
  • Implement make or buy / vendor to vendor strategy as decided with the C.O.E.; implement the process (logistics, inventories), identify specific business requirements,
  • Manage day to day product modifications, spares specific needs, customers specific configurations and options by communicating the new specifications and needs to the suppliers already selected,
  • Insure adequate communication on programs between production and the supplier by implementing the right communication tools and weekly reports,
  • Responsible for business delivery metrics on Suppliers,
  • Manage negotiations for business local sourcing (not belonging to a C.O.E.),
  • Manage information systems tool by updating the sourcing data base regarding prices, contracts, , E-auction numbers etc)
  • Supervise respective buyers,
  • Support New Product Introduction activates,
  • Initiate, Drive qualification initiatives & associated budgets,
  • Manage supplier contracts (with Global Commodity Leader or locally),
  • Participate in planning processes
  • Drive sourcing initiatives (fulfillment, cost productivity, lead times, capacity, digitization, quality)
  • Business or Technical Education (University),
  • Significant experience in Sourcing,
  • Analytical and communication skills,
  • Excellent execution skills and Manufacturing experience preferred,
  • Project Management,
  • Fluent English,
  • Basic financial & legal knowledge
  • Six Sigma Green Belt,
  • Information Management,
  • Leadership skills,
  • Taking initiatives,
  • Assumes ownership & ability to work independently (limited supervision)
  • Flexible working hours & ability to travel
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Strategic Buyer Oil & Gas Resume Examples & Samples

  • Strong communication & relation building skills
  • Be proactive and able to work in teams
  • Solid interfacing skills
  • Global & Strategic mind set
  • Demonstrate negotiation potential
  • Be able to work under pressure and still maintain accuracy of work
  • Strong project sourcing knowledge
  • Awareness and good understanding of sourcing policies and business conduct
  • Solid language skills including English
  • Working in a multi cultural environment
  • Experience with working in a matrix organization
  • Proven Sourcing and Subcontract experience
  • Interfacing with clients
  • Min 5-8 year working experience in a similar role within Sourcing
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Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Organization of timely and quality procurement of Creative, BTL services
  • Cost management at the procurement function level (minimization of expenses with adherence to required materials' /services' quality standards and declared due dates
  • Market analysis in category
  • Develop procurement strategies within the category
  • Search of new contractors and suppliers
  • Organization of suppliers/contractors selection
  • Participation in cross-functional projects including close collaboration with an above the market team
  • Work with suppliers / contractors in accordance with Ukrainian legislation and internal procedures
  • Conclusion of contracts, ongoing monitoring of their implementation and solving issues regarding performance of obligations
  • Qualitative assessment of existing suppliers and contractors
  • Coordination of claims to suppliers (contractors) preparation in the case of failure to fulfill contract obligations
  • Effective cooperation with internal customers
  • Implementation and adherence to key performance indicators and quality
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Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Organization of timely and quality procurement of HR, Admin and IT services
  • Cost management at the procurement function level (minimization of expenses with adherence to required materials’ /services’ quality standards and declared due dates
  • Market analysis in HR, Admin and IT category
  • Participation in cross-functional projects
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Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Perform supplier market analysis, category analysis, and supply risk analysis, and develop TCO understanding, as well as the map of how sourcing process and channels work within the category, and identify improvements to be targeted
  • Prepare and execute negotiation events seeking best TCO contracts and beneficial commercial agreements with suppliers (approved by Category Manager)
  • Establish relationships with stakeholders to integrate category plans and outcomes in local budgets and price planning processes as required
  • Ensure effective contract management follow up activities are in place (e.g. Supplier Agreements, SAP Contracts, purchasing info records, master data)
  • Demonstrated experience in implementation of sourcing strategies for different spend categories over a sustained period (3 to 7 years)
  • Has experience in one or more spend categories as Sourcing Specialist (resin, plastics or metal), using the Strategic Sourcing Process and has experience in negotiation
  • Experience in manufacturing and industrialization phases and costs (labor, overheads, assets, equipment….)
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Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Tasks in Project Procurement management
  • At least 2 years experience in technical purchasing in an industrial environment
  • University degree in Electrics/Electronics, Mechanics or Industrial Organization (required) and studies in the field of Purchasing (advantage)
  • Computer literate: MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and experience in working with an ERP system
  • Strong negotiation skills, with experience in negotiating contracts
  • Good problem solving skills
  • Flexible and proactive
  • Knowledge of electrical/electronics/mechanical components is highly desirable
  • Spanish and English languages at an advanced level
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Strategic Buyer / Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Manage a defined range of commodities and key suppliers maintaining the appropriate engagement of the supply chain
  • Take responsibility for a number of known ‘problem suppliers’, review history and take ownership for definition and deliver of actions to achieve a durable solution and recovery of performance. Demonstrate visibility with a detailed action and timescale plan
  • Provide tactical and strategic direction for future development of the supply chain. Making key sourcing & resourcing decisions
  • Select, introduce and develop the suppliers. Continuing the relationship and management of the suppliers performance with the Logistics department for production demands
  • Identify risk within the supply chain and manage the appropriate plans to address these in line with recognised tools and standards
  • Maintain active communication with all Operational interfaces in review and delivery of compliant performance. Delivering quality parts on time and within cost constraints
  • Review key commodities as directed to support production requirements and Corporate Global Strategic Supply projects
  • Engage in, where appropriate, the Corporate Global Supply Strategy for the common commodities and operate with peers throughout the world
  • Contribute to and lead key improvement projects related to systems and processes in use both within the department and cross-functionally
  • Perform business and performance reviews of suppliers
  • Identify and deliver cost down initiatives, period on period
  • Provide costs and view opportunities and alternatives providing long term lowest cost solution
  • Support and provide a commercial interface for purchase of non-production requirements
  • At least HNC in engineering or business discipline (ideally degree qualified)
  • Previous purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment, Aerospace/medium batch high variety
  • Previous proven experience of managing sourcing solutions and supply chain problems within the external supply chain
  • Commercially astute
  • Commodity and strategic purchasing experience
  • Confident and professional manner in dealing with suppliers and internal customers
  • Demonstrable experience and success in previous role
  • Task performance driven
  • A strong individual capable of working on own initiative whilst being a good team player
  • Experienced in managing, interpreting and analysing purchasing data with strong IT skills
  • Use of MRP system for in a manufacturing & production environment
  • Understanding and experience of export regulations and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
  • Business/Commercial audit experience
  • Supplier Audit experience
  • MCIPS or studying towards MCIPS
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Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • A strong application of strategic RFx processes, supplier management, and other procurement principles
  • Project Management experience is highly desired
  • Experience in roles in high regulated environment involving change management, continuous improvement programs and cost reduction programs
  • E-commerce RFx, e-auctions experience are a plus. 
  • Solid business acumen and strong analytic and critical thinking skills
  • Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage competing priorities
  • Ability to work independently and in cross functional teams with multiple disciplines and levels
  • Advanced proficiency with MS Excel, and other Microsoft Office software. Oracle is a plus
  • Ability to travel is required (up to 30%)
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Global Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • In partnership with Supplier Relationship Management Experts, lead the planning and regular contract SLA reviews with suppliers and other functional partners
  • Minimum 5 years in sourcing for different spend categories, ideally gained in the category
  • Demonstrated successful use of risk management, responsible sourcing and supplier relation management
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Market Strategic Buyer / Dairy Resume Examples & Samples

  • Ensure compliance to Nestlé's Corporate Business Principles, policies and standards
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in in sourcing, supplier management or strategic procurement, ideally gained in the Dairy Category (Butter, Cheese, SMP, etc.)
  • Understanding of US Dairy Market and International Procurement Regulations
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Strategic Buyer Boutique & POS Resume Examples & Samples

  • Implement category's and sourcing strategies and take the responsibility for the supplier management plan
  • Identify improvements to be targeted by performing market, category and risk analysis, as well as the map of how sourcing process and channels work within the category
  • Prepare and execute negotiation events seeking best Total Cost of Ownership contracts and beneficial commercial agreements with suppliers
  • Participate in the development of the Above Market Sourcing Strategy
  • Integrate innovation, renovation and post award cost improvement elements from suppliers into Nestlé's innovation and renovation processes
  • Establish relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure the agreed service level as well as to integrate category plans and outcomes in local budgets and price planning processes
  • 3 to 7 Years’ of demonstrated experience in procurement ideally in Managing Retail categories: Real Estate, Architects, Permanent Furniture &POS, General contractors, Boutique Operation
  • Proven success in delivering competitive advantage to the business and in leading projects
  • Experience in negotiation in cross functional and cross market teams
  • Fluent in English, French would be a plus
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Strategic Buyer & Contract Manager Power Semiconductor Resume Examples & Samples

  • Responsible for the development and integration of sourcing and procurement visions, strategies for new products, and product development projects as you actively procure material
  • Support project management, research & development, and production, by selecting materials and suppliers as well as supporting projects for product improvements, leading price negotiations, and designing and negotiating contracts
  • Assume responsibility for the required systematic cost decrease of materials, through annual price negotiations, assume responsibility for complying process and delivery dates and supervise the claim management process
  • Technically lead the operative buyers and the definition of methods to create forecasts, optimizing networking capital, and securing availability of material
  • Coordinate information towards suppliers, disposition at the Global Business Service center, research & development, and product engineering regarding commercial aspects of your area of responsibility
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Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Execute strategic sourcing for assigned categories
  • Improvement of supply-side quality and performance, supplier management, and product-specific audit support
  • Initiate request for quotations in line with defined category management activities and draw up recommendations regarding suppliers
  • Drive parts approval process in collaboration with technical and quality departments, in addition to supporting lean production and streamlining of costs
  • Act as first point of contact for suppliers in all technical matters, address technical issues, and trigger escalation procedures wherever necessary
  • Oversee operational excellence and supplier performance, implement programs to improve KPIs, and ensure compliance with various guidelines, including SOX
  • Provide input relating to budgets, expenditure, and savings to support forecasting by category management
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Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key preferred suppliers
  • Negotiate with suppliers using fact based data, and execute contracts
  • Collect, prepare and analyze market trends to develop strategic sourcing process
  • Define and implement strategic sourcing processes to meet internal needs as well as obtain maximum value from suppliers
  • Track KPI performance and other performance metrics, and follow up to address any variances
  • Generate cost saving initiatives, ensure successful delivery of identified opportunities, and report status against plan
  • Maintain communication with Commodity Manager regarding opportunities and issues related to commodity segment or sub categories
  • 3+ years of experience in purchasing
  • Understanding of metal fabrication and machining
  • Ability to read technical or engineering drawings such as blueprints
  • Knowledge of SAP or ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems
  • Experience with parts business in heavy equipment, automotive, or related industry
  • Institute of Supply Management (ISM) certification
  • Completed MBA
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Regional Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • In partnership with Supplier Relationship Management Experts lead the planning and regular contract SLA reviews with suppliers and other functional partners
  • University degree in Procurement, Business Administration and/or Computer Science
  • Minimum 3 years in sourcing for the IS/IT & Telecommunication category
  • Experience in contract for managed services and cloud services
  • Fluency in English, another language will be an asset
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Regional Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Negotiate contracts ensuring the most beneficial commercial agreements with agencies in line with the sourcing strategy
  • University degree in Procurement, Marketing, Communication
  • Minumum 5 years in sourcing for marketing categories, ideall gained with or within digital o creative agencies' categories
  • Good negotiation skills
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Global Strategic Buyer / Commodities Metals Resume Examples & Samples

  • Build and implement hedging strategies
  • University degree in Procurement, Business Administration and/or engineering
  • Understanding of National and International Sourcing Regulations
  • Fluency in English, Spanish will be an asset
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Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • 3-5 Years Procurement Experience in FDA regulated business environment
  • Experience with Oracle ERP system
  • Experience with Project Management
  • Strong Problem solving skills
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office products – especially Word and Excel
  • Understanding of lean manufacturing and Kaizen concepts
  • Ability work with ambiguity and in matrix organization
  • Strong presentation capability
  • Planning and organizational ability, very organized, detail oriented
  • Demonstrates “Global thinking” mentality
  • “High energy”, self-driven to goals and results with a positive “Can Do” attitude
  • Curious about how things are made and how to make them better
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Regional Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Agribusiness background would be an asset
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in sourcing for Raw Materials, ideally with experience in Ingredients (e.g. Meat, Fish & Animal Fats, Nuts & Seeds, Fruits & Vegetables, Cereals & Grains, Pasta, Salts & Minerals)
  • Demonstrated success in risk management, responsible sourcing and supplier relation management
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Regional Strategic Buyer / Insight Resume Examples & Samples

  • Manage the relationship with various stakeholders and align them to integrate category global plans and strategies
  • University degree in Procurement, Business Administration, Marketing…
  • Minimum 5 years in sourcing for marketing categories, ideally gained with or within insight / market research
  • Good negotiation skills, interpersonal skills, open minded, quick learner
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Global Strategic Buyer / Cocoa Products Resume Examples & Samples

  • Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills
  • Knowledge of the Cocoa market required for this role
  • Numerical and analytical skills
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Strategic Buyer IT Resume Examples & Samples

  • Define direction and be responsible for sourcing, development, and qualification of suppliers that meet the business requirements
  • Responsible for direction and leadership of supplier relationships, supplier negotiations and supplier performance measurement and feedback programs
  • Ultimately responsible for the negotiation process for the assigned area and for delivering the total cost of ownership to support the profitability objectives
  • Lead, develop, assign, and monitor sourcing projects, including responsibility for (local) reporting, funding, agreed savings and (cost)budgets
  • Develop and maintain appropriate relationships with the various Philips businesses to ensure successful execution of sourcing strategies
  • Support in performing supplier reviews with IT and businesses to check on performance and ensure that the sourcing strategies contribute to the bottom line
  • Accountable for budget, quality, delivery and long-term assurance of supply objectives with the supply base are established and achieved. Responsible for development of sourcing strategies / concepts and translate these into solutions for the IT and business as a pro-active solution provider
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Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Manage a portfolio of 40M€ spend on CABLES dedicated to Medical equipment
  • Execute the Global strategy, promoting the preferred suppliers with the Business units
  • Lead Supplier performance evaluation
  • Drive contract and price negotiations
  • Gather relevant benchmark data, supply market intelligence information
  • Lead or participate in the RFQ generation and supplier selection process
  • Apply continuous improvement of processes & technologies to support materials & service
  • Contribute to supplier risk identification/assessment and propose mitigation plan
  • Ensures compliance to procurement Policy
  • Support Quality Team regarding supplier Quality assurance document collection
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Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Managing daily procurement projects in direct relation with stakeholders to ensure the efficient implementation of new or changing items/services
  • Optimizing local P2P flow
  • Communicating and implementing global sourcing strategies for locally managed categories (at NiM level),
  • Following the Strategic Sourcing Process tools, templates and policies developed by Global Procurement and applying the Nestlé Standardized Procurement Model
  • Establish close relationships with stakeholders to understand and meet their requirements
  • Define and implement the strategies for the locally managed category's when applicable (at NiM level), using the Strategic Sourcing Process tools, templates and policies developed by Nestlé
  • Perform supplier market analysis, category analysis, and supply risk analysis, and develop TCO understanding, as well as the map of how sourcing process and channels work within the locally managed category (at market), and identify improvements to be targeted
  • Prepare and execute negotiation events seeking best TCO contracts and beneficial commercial agreements with suppliers for the locally managed categories (at NiM level)
  • Ensure Compliance to Nestlé's business principles, policies, standards and Procurement Policy, Procurement Standardized Model, Nestlé Supplier Code, Best Practices, etc
  • Ensure effective contract management follow up (e.g. SAP Contracts, purchasing info records, master data, etc)
  • University degree or equivalent, with a specialization in procurement
  • At least 3 years of experience in implementing sourcing strategies for different spend categories over a sustained period (1-3 years)
  • Experience in one or more spend categories as Sourcing Specialist, using the Strategic Sourcing Process – experience in IS IT is a plus
  • Proficiency in French and English
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Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Support new projects with follow-up time schedule and agreed actions, on-site supplier meetings and securing material
  • Handle upcoming issues with running production, either from a quality perspective or material availability
  • Scout for new potential suppliers in various technology and attend supplier fair’s
  • Attend strategic supplier meetings
  • Conduct supplier audits
  • Take responsibility for commodities where we source exclusive from ASIA
  • Align our general contract structure with local/culture differences
  • Risk management analyze of the ASIA supplier base including counter measure and secure 2nd source where feasible
  • Build efficient supply chain to our factories in Sweden and Estonia
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Global Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Define sourcing strategy for your spend, align with business and implement through local Business Partners
  • Manage the relationship with various stakeholders to integrate category plans and mitigate risks
  • In partnership with Supplier Relationship Management Experts develop suppliers to bring in Innovation and create competitive gaps
  • Minimum 5 years in Procurement, strategic sourcing for different spend categories in packaging, ideally gained in the rigid plastics category
  • Proven track record in working in different teams in complex organizations, multicultural environment
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Regional Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in sourcing for Ingredients, specifically Meat and Animal Fats
  • Demonstrated success in risk management, responsible sourcing and supplier relationship management
  • Fluency in English, another language would be an asset
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Regional Strategic Buyer / Activation Resume Examples & Samples

  • Define and implement the category strategy, utilizing Strategic Sourcing processes, tools and policies
  • Perform supplier market/category/supply risk analysis and develop Total Cost Ownership (TCO) models to identify improvement opportunities
  • Experience in negotiation
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Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Prepares, negotiates, and finalizes Master Agreements, Statements of Work (SOWs), and Amendments/Change orders
  • Negotiates contracts/SOWs/pricing for related goods/services within the United Therapeutics contracting policy. Manages amendments/change orders as required
  • Reviews contracts and quotations for financial terms/conditions/impacts
  • Communicates result of respective negotiation to ensure understanding and approval by associated Budget Manager
  • Develops standardized process to track and manage contract expiration
  • Proactively works with Budget Manager/Vendor to ensure required contracts remain current
  • Manages contracts to ensure regular Legal review and approval per the UT contracting policy
  • Prepares Purchase Orders for negotiated contracts and assigned area of responsibility
  • Ensures 100% compliance with Purchasing SOP and legal guidance
  • Ensures transparency, accuracy and consistency of contract data
  • Provides input for process improvement on a regular basis to align with industry best practice
  • Developed organizational agility including the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage multiple simultaneous project
  • Capable of handling fast paced, ever changing environment
  • Ability to evaluate data and assimilate into a working plan for improvement
  • Ability to organize and complete work related projects in a timely manner
  • Excellent oral/written communication skills
  • Ability to work under pressure when given a task(s) that may require overtime to complete it
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Strategic Buyer Focus on Contract Management Resume Examples & Samples

  • Review and define contracts, in addition to drawing up and incorporating existing and new purchasing requirements
  • Develop and implement strategies for new products and product development projects in the context of active sourcing of commodities
  • Contribute to projects aimed at product improvement, lead price negotiations, and draft and negotiate contractual agreements
  • Spearhead systematic reduction of costs relating to materials (e.g., by means of annual price negotiations) and ensure that specified processes and delivery times are observed in full
  • Closely monitor claims management
  • Instruct operational buyers and define methods to draw up forecasts, optimize capital structures, and safeguard availability of materials
  • Control and manage business communications with suppliers, Global Business Service Center, Research and Development, and Product Development
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Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Lead, develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies through a structured procurement process
  • Identify, manage and prioritise sourcing initiatives with a view to delivering maximum value to the business
  • Drive a strategic approach to supplier relationship management
  • Drive key projects across the Direct Materials team and the broader Procurement team, including procurement best practices
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Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Graduate degree, preferably commercial in the area of sourcing
  • Min. 5 years experience in strategic sourcing, preferably in an international manufacturing environment
  • Experience in working in a corporate environment, experience with compliance
  • Fluent in English and Slovak, spoken and written, French and/or German an advantage
  • Demonstrated negotiation skills, able to carry out successfully high level negotiations with both large and small suppliers
  • Understanding of operations management and supply chain processes and principles within an organization
  • Experience with JIT, Kanban, pull systems, Consignment programs / 3rd party managed inventory preferred
  • Experience of 6 Sigma tools and techniques highly advantageous
  • Basic understanding of legal/contractual agreements
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Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Minimum 8 years of experience, preferably in purchasing role within the manufacturing industry and/or also related business experience in sales, marketing or supply chain
  • Able to work with limited support, strong negotiating skills, team player. Good interpersonal skills
  • Fluent in Spanish, English and local relevant languages
  • Must be able to develop contracts using corporate templates, understand contract principles and concepts, and work with Legal Department
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Senior Strategic Buyer Direct Material Resume Examples & Samples

  • Communication and negotiation skills are a key competence, to ensure full stakeholder engagement and the ability to work with people at all levels and from different cultures
  • The key interfaces for the Buyer are: the Purchasing Team, Buyer-Planner Team, Logistics Team, Spare Team, Site managers, the Supplier Quality Engineering Team, and the global supply base
  • Experience of working in a Global Purchasing department and employing Category Management techniques
  • Degree educated (eng, science, business admin) or equivalent combination of education and work experience
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Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Supplier On-time delivery (OTTR)
  • Supplier Quality (PPM)
  • Supplier lead time reduction 
  • % Direct Material Net cost savings
  • Supplier Payment terms
  • Reduce number of suppliers
  • B.A or B.S. in Business, Engineering or other related field required
  • Minimum supply chain certification to full MCIPS Diploma
  • Minimum 5+ years demonstrated experience in Procurement or Sourcing
  • Working knowledge of supply chain analysis, contract preparations and supplier management principles
  • Knowledge of all aspects of materials management, including negotiating and managing supplier relationships
  • Capable of formulating and implementing material sourcing strategies
  • Green belt certification desired in order to apply Six Sigma tools within the Supply base
  • Project Management skills an advantage
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) – IT capable
  • SAP knowledge a definite advantage – must have MRP experience
  • Understanding of lean supply chains & principles
  • E-sourcing experience an advantage
  • Demonstrates Leadership skills as a team player, driving value-added results and establishing credibility throughout the organization and with suppliers
  • Takes ownership, demonstrates a bias for action, sense of urgency and focus upon continuous improvement
  • Strong analytical, interpersonal, and negotiation skills coupled with good verbal and written communication skills to support communications occurring between multiple sites and countries
  • Strong organizational and leadership skills in an international environment with the ability to lead and drive projects to completion
  • Able to manage own workload efficiently whilst coping with changing demands & issues
  • English (required)
  • Other language skills an advantage
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Regional Strategic Buyer / Sucrose Resume Examples & Samples

  • To provide in depth category knowledge on Sucrose to internal business partners, business functions and local market procurement teams
  • Negotiate & agree contracts on behalf of the Nestlé Markets ensuring the most beneficial commercial agreements with suppliers in line with the Group Sucrose strategy
  • To achieve business targets for compliance, cost improvement & stakeholder satisfaction
  • Ensure compliance to Nestlé's Corporate Business Principles, Nestlé Supplier Code & Nestlé Responsible Sourcing policies and standards
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in sourcing for Sucrose
  • Demonstrated successful use of risk management, responsible sourcing and supplier relationship management tools and concepts
  • Passion for success and ambition to progress within the Procurement function in Nestlé
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Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Co-develop, maintain and execute commodity strategies for the assigned supplier portfolio
  • Establish programs for developing supplier relationships, negotiations and performance management / feedback
  • Responsible for building and maintaining a preferred supply base for the assigned scope
  • Responsible for supplier evaluation and management within the assigned scope
  • Lead contract and price negotiations for assigned supplier portfolio
  • Responsible for relevant project management assignments within the assigned scope
  • Responsible for contract management within the assigned scope (develop, maintain and execute)
  • Responsible for gathering relevant benchmark data, supply market intelligence info
  • Lead or participate in the tender generation and review process for the assigned scope
  • Apply continuous improvement of processes and technologies that support materials decisions within the assigned scope
  • Ensures that all Procurement related risks are controlled and mitigated
  • Responsible for reviewing the compliance of the suppliers in the assigned scope regarding the Supplier Quality, Supplier Sustainability and Supplier Development KPI's
  • Responsible for a business process review with the supplier to ensure supplier market trends, performance and future needs of the relevant businesses / markets are aligned
  • Ensures compliance to procurement policy for the assigned supplier portfolio
  • Responsible for account management role for the assigned scope
  • Responsible for leveraging supplier innovation into Philips
  • Define and execute project/contract roll-outs in coordination with demand side detailed plans
  • Develop and maintain appropriate network inside and outside Philips to ensure successful execution of strategies
  • Drives synergies/improvement for assigned portfolio
  • Develop supplier relations in order to involve key suppliers as early as possible for the assigned scope
  • Upon request, responsible for supporting DfX conventions within the assigned scope
  • Responsible for facilitating in/outsourcing decisions from a TCO point of view
  • Upon request, able to execute a supplier scouting assignment within the assigned scope
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Regional Strategic Buyer / Media Resume Examples & Samples

  • Perform supplier market/category/supply risk analysis and develop Total Cost Ownership (TCO) models to identify improvement opportunities in media and programmatic – Media agencies and Media Buying across EMENA markets
  • Negotiate contracts ensuring the most beneficial commercial agreements with partners in line with the global sourcing strategy
  • University degree in Procurement, Business Administration, Marketing
  • Minimum 5 years in sourcing for marketing categories, ideally gained with or within media, ideally some experience in programmatic. Deep understanding of Media Buying
  • Proven track record in working across the organization with different teams/ cultures in complex organizations
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Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Executes regional bundling of the demands of the different Groups/sites and projects for optimum utilization of procurement power
  • Analyzes very complex demand, markets and suppliers to create a basis for deciding on the optimum sourcing strategy
  • Conducts price and contract negotiations with contract conclusion to guarantee security of supplies at the best conditions
  • Undertakes supplier management to obtain the best suppliers and ensure an optimum supply chain. Develops concepts for risk and contract management to avoid risk and warranty costs
  • Maintains intensive regular contact with very complex internal/external interface partners in order to recognize developments (market, demand, etc.) and exert the appropriate influence
  • Supports Procurement strategies in projects on the basis of Division-wide and BU-wide Procurement strategies and ensure their implementation (in particular pooling or utilization of master contracts), as well as identify solution approaches and integrate diverse objectives to achieve the project and the strategic Procurement targets
  • Head up contractual and price negotiations and/or support the commodity managers responsible for particular material fields to secure project targets with optimum conditions
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Strategic Buyer / Business Partner Resume Examples & Samples

  • Deliver short and long term sustainable benefits via procurement strategies. Define category strategy by analysing supply markets, prices and other conditions. Organize supply in compliance with Nestle policies & requirements
  • Prepare budget (OP) and its revisions for raw/packaging materials
  • Run tenders, negotiate deal conditions with existing and new suppliers
  • Conclude contracts, manage them and resolve issues. Ensure raw/packaging materials contracts availability for supply & production
  • Analyze future material requirements and contract coverage for business decision in Nestlé Ukraine
  • Initiate, manage or participate, as purchasing representative, in Cost Savings projects or innovation/renovation projects with suppliers, factories, Business Units
  • Facilitate transfer of supplier know-how to new product development
  • Act as main contact for technical department in order to ensure input from a commercial perspective for the launch or modification of specifications
  • Ensure that all essential information required for the introduction of a new material or a new supplier is available and validated so that other functions can proceed in a timely manner
  • Initiate and participate in European cross functional projects (e.g. material standardization)
  • Solve all major claims when there is a commercial or legal issue, in close co-operation with factories (escalate claim settlement to ELB if needed)
  • Ensure Procure to Pay process according to GLOBE requirements
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Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Experience leading competitive bids and benchmarking across procurement activities
  • Bachelor’s degree in business or other related discipline
  • 3-5 years of experience in Purchasing and Sourcing activities
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with good relationship building skills, team player
  • Experience in direct and indirect procurement activities
  • Ability to lead projects, motivate and negotiate with cross functional teams
  • Capability to multitask across projects from different spend categories while working with that spend categories procurement lead
  • Good business writing skills and ability to use networks to influence business activity and influence others; team player with creative problem solving skills
  • Experience working in consumer package goods a plus
  • Experience in working with Legal in developing contracts that represent supplier relationship
  • Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
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Strategic Buyer / Digital Resume Examples & Samples

  • Contribute, define and execute the global procurement strategy for Digital agencies: defined together with the Global Category Manager and roll it out. Provide innovative, forward thinking solutions for the digital category
  • Lead and perform supplier market/category/supply risk analysis and develop Total Cost Ownership (TCO) models to identify improvement opportunities in line with the sourcing strategy. Have experience of delivering change – new supplier solutions, new tools, and new ways of working in a matrix and changing environment
  • University degree in Procurement, Marketing, Communication, Digital
  • Minimum 5 years in sourcing for marketing categories, ideally gained with or within digital agency categories in a FMCG environment and in APAC
  • Commercial understanding of strategic category management
  • Strong Digital and marketing services knowledge
  • Proven track record in working across the organization with different teams in complex organizations
  • Strong stakeholder management skills: be able to make a personal impact and influence senior management
  • Strong negotiation skills able to lead complex negotiations, manage the relationship and driving demanding service levels
  • Achievement of innovative results and proven track of significant cost savings
  • Self-motivated leader and good team player
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Strategic Buyer Bushings Resume Examples & Samples

  • Procure project- and customer-specific materials for bushings
  • Maintain existing and establish new supplier contacts in close cooperation with the colleagues in the R&D team
  • Coordinate the procurement of prototypes and of material for initial production runs
  • Prepare and create contracts, agreements for materials supply and development services
  • Contribute to the creation and implementation of quality requirements and quality assurance for the individual articles and parts
  • Support interdepartmental projects
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Business Unit Strategic Buyer / Planner Resume Examples & Samples

  • Minimum of 1 year experience in Engineering, Procurement, Finance, or Supply Chain (internships applicable)
  • Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of Hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
  • BA in Business, Finance, Engineering, or Supply Chain Management or Advanced degree (MBA)
  • Possess strong analytical skills and attention to detail with a demonstrated ability to organize, multi-task and prioritize a rapidly changing set of objectives
  • Possess very strong collaboration skills with the ability to implement key procurement initiatives across all major departments within the facility
  • Experience with an electronic supply chain system
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Senior Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Engineering, Business Management or Supply Chain. An MBA is preferred
  • More than 8 years of global experience in Operations, Supply Chain, Sourcing/Procurement
  • Experience in working in Emerging Markets
  • CIPS and/or CPM certification desired
  • Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
  • Previous experience in global high-mix manufacturing business is key ... experience in an automotive-related industry is ideal!
  • Experience with factory start-ups and/or improving sustaining operations and work transitions is important
  • Experience implementing rapid replenishment programs (VMI or consignment programs)
  • You possess the expertise and seasoning to lead contract & cost negotiations and leverage global contracts
  • Demonstrate actionable results by delivering against targets for financial performance business impact
  • Demonstrate the ability to continuously improve the organization ... this includes a natural drive and ambition to learn and improve
  • Strong project management, business acumen, verbal and written skills
  • Have a global mindset
  • Leadership skills and the ability to act as a peer leader
  • Bilingual: Spanish and English, strong verbal and written skills
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Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Manage and lead projects specific to cycle time reductions, cost reductions and supplier transitions
  • Support Procurement Leader to ensure appropriate sourcing measures and metrics are in place and deployed that measure progress against initiatives and develop necessary corrective action plans
  • Team with Category Managers to effectively consolidate direct suppliers with identified strategic partners within responsible business or region, drive productivity and participate in supplier negotiations
  • Work with internal cross functional teams for process improvements
  • Assist with invoice and credit holds and drive quick resolution to ensure continuity of supply
  • Implement processes to enable technology driven processes including e-auctions of major spend opportunities
  • Effectively achieve targeted synergies
  • Bachelor Degree degree required
  • 7-10 years global experience in Operations and /or Supply/Management/Sourcing/Procurement
  • Contract negotiations experience
  • 5-10 years of previous experience in global high-mix manufacturing business preferred
  • Experience in an automotive-related industry preferred
  • Experience with factory start-ups and/or improving sustaining operations
  • Bilingual – Spanish and English
  • ERP system use experience (SAP Preferred)
  • Demonstrated Leadership
  • Strong Project Management Skills
  • Strong Negotiation Skills
  • Experience driving large-scale organizational change
  • Focus on innovation & creativity
  • Proven ability to influence results in a global, decentralized organization
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Regional Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • University degree in Procurement, Business Administration, Supply Chain
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in sourcing for Commodities with experience in Rice, Barley & Oats
  • Experience of the LATAM region and the US would be desirable
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Senior Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Communication and negotiation skills are a key competence, to ensure full stakeholder engagement and the ability to work with people of all levels and different cultures
  • Strong work experience with a strong track record of achievement
  • Experience of working in a Purchasing department
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Regional Strategic Buyer / Media Resume Examples & Samples

  • Perform supplier market/category/supply risk analysis and develop Total Cost Ownership (TCO) models to identify improvement opportunities in media and programmatic – Media agencies and Media Buying across APAC markets
  • Negotiate Media deals and contracts with Media Agencies (and Media Suppliers where required) ensuring the most beneficial commercial agreements with partners in line with the global sourcing strategy
  • Asian experience is an asset
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Strategic Buyer Retail Innovation & Customer Relation Center Resume Examples & Samples

  • Implement the category's strategies, utilizing the Strategic Sourcing Process’ tools, templates and policies
  • Ensure Compliance to Nestlé's Corporate Business Principles, policies, standards and Procurement Policy, Procurement Standardized Model, Nestlé Supplier Code and Best Practices
  • In partnership with SRM Experts lead the planning and regular contract SLA reviews with suppliers and other functional partners such as quality
  • Demonstrated experience in implementation of sourcing strategies for different spend categories over a sustained period (5 to 7 years)
  • Has experience in one or more spend categories as Strategic Buyer ideally in the following categories: Boutique/POS furnitures, Boutique Operations & Innovations, Call Centers, Marketing Spend (Agencies, Events & Sponsoring)
  • Fluent written and spoken English, any other language is an asset
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Temporary Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Develop and implement commodity strategies for all key direct materials and bought out goods in order to continuously improve cost, quality and continuity of supply through
  • Research into market conditions and developing technologies
  • Alignment with specific commodity/product managers/planners
  • Identification and mitigation of risk
  • Sourcing from preferred supplier base (PSL)
  • Engagement with Supplier Quality Engineering and Design Engineering
  • Development of supplier relationships
  • Negotiation and documentation of new agreements
  • Competitive bid packages i.e. e-Auction
  • Alignment of Honeywell working capital goals with suppliers’ payment terms
  • Resolve invoice discrepancies
  • Manage supplier performance through quarterly meetings and scorecards. If required establish corrective actions to bring supplier back on track
  • Lead supply chain improvement projects such as consignment programs
  • Ensure that the following supplier master data is correct and maintained in the system
  • Contract Agreements
  • Pricing and Purchase Information Records (PIR)
  • Lead Times
  • Production/Batch sizes and Minimum Order Quantities
  • Escalate and prioritize any measure that is not on target, and create/execute/monitor a recovery plan to address any gaps
  • Support PLC (Product Life Cycle) and obsolescence management to ensure EOL (End of Life) components are managed and obsolescence is minimized
  • Support the NPI process to ensure the introduction of new products to volume production is effectively coordinated, and cost and risk is minimized
  • Comply with HSE regulations and HOS principles
  • Comply with HTS approved sourcing policies and procedures
  • Degree Level but will consider a strong solid background within procurement/buying
  • Significant Sourcing and Supply Chain experience
  • Solid communication/interpersonal skills Written and Oral
  • Strong and proven negotiation skills
  • Proactive and able to work on own initiative
  • Results driven with experience of achieving these
  • SAP (other ERP system) experience
  • Highly organised
  • Strong influencing skills to resolve issues
  • Able to hit the ground running
  • Supply chain knowledge is highly advantageous
  • Self billing
  • New supplier set up & checks
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Site Sourcing Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Issues POs based on contractual terms held in SAP (e.g. pricing/ terms/ lead-times/ minimum order quantities) – Updates PO per Pricing Negotiations
  • Negotiates spot buys: pricing/ terms/ lead-times/ minimum order quantities/ etc
  • Coordinates between Global Sourcing and the site to ensure resolution to all site related issues
  • Measures PPV, LT, MOQ improvements
  • Releases Purchase Requisitions and converts Standard POs in MRP as necessary
  • Processes RFQ's with suppliers
  • Visits suppliers when necessary
  • Resolves Invoice and payment issues to avoid supplier credit holds
  • Suggests cost reduction ideas
  • Leads site sourcing projects reporting out to sourcing leadership (LT, MOQs & Productivity)
  • Supports Scorecard metrics (Supplier OTTR, PPM, Productivity, WALT, Payment terms, Spend on Pull)
  • Participates in site continuous improvement actions, HOS Gold, Kaizen, and safety measures
  • Ability to resolve issues independently
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering or other related field
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in Purchasing, Sourcing or Materials Management
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience with SAP or other major ERP systems
  • APICS or CPM Certifications a plus
  • Six Sigma Green Belt certification a plus
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Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Implementation of sourcing strategy, communication plan and supplier management plan as a business partner for various business units
  • Select appropriate suppliers for the spend category
  • Ensure Lowest Total Cost of Ownership
  • Ensure all the key suppliers within the spend category in charge are completely adhered to Nestlé' Suppliers Code
  • Integrate Innovation elements from suppliers into Nestlé' Innovation and Renovation processes
  • Ensure the agreed service level with internal stakeholders
  • Drive and be accountable to responsible Sourcing, Supplier Performance and Vendor Approval Process
  • Honors degree from a recognized university
  • Minimum 4 years demonstrable experience in delivering competitive advantage to the business through development and implementation of sourcing strategies
  • Knowledge of Procurement
  • Demonstrable successful use of risk management and supplier relation management
  • Ability to successfully lead projects
  • Strong leadership and negotiation skills
  • Ability to thrive in a network organization
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Strategic Buyer for Berlin Resume Examples & Samples

  • Active support of our purchasing strategy to achieve maximum productivity and cost reduction for the factory Berlin
  • Support of commodity management
  • Cooperation in cross functional teams with R&D and Logistics to analyze and implement cost reduction
  • Execution of worldwide market analyses
  • Negotiation of purchasing agreements
  • Supplier selection, evaluation, qualification, and development with regard to delivery reliability, quality, price, and technology
  • Knowledge and know-how in the supply chain process, supplier management, contract management and negotiation methods
  • Communicative German and English is a must, other languages are a plus
  • User knowledge of PC
  • Driver license - active driver
  • Decision ability, reliability, creativity, analytical/strategic thinking and acting, team and cooperation capability, assertiveness, ability to motivate
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Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Proven experience of buying electrical & mechanical component parts
  • Experience of procurement for a manufacturing / engineering environment
  • Ability to initiate, develop and implement buying strategies
  • Ability to read technical drawings and transfer the information to “Request for Quotation”
  • Ability to manage documentation and develop processes to enable the business to utilise up to date information
  • Ability to develop processes for regularly tracking success and areas for improvement
  • Ability to analyse data, generate reports and present findings to the business
  • Accurate inputting, scheduling, planning of workflow
  • Working knowledge of MRP systems – Oracle, SAP preferred
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Suite Applications (Word, Excel & PowerPoint
  • Full UK Driver’s License
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Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Develop and implement global external supplier and commodity strategies which will drive sustainable improvements in quality, cost and delivery
  • Engage and support key internal stakeholders to enhance competitive and commercial performance
  • Lead negotiations of long-term supply contracts for a designated range of parts or materials
  • Lead and coordinate supplier relationships and strategies within the external supply chain
  • Drive improvements in annual total costs for specific commodities and products
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Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Support development of and execute sourcing strategies to drive immediate and long-term improvements in Quality, Cost and Delivery, with engagement and support of key stakeholders
  • Project managing source and method change and/ or NPI sourcing within the strategy to meet all program milestones
  • Leading commercial negotiations to achieve the best overall value for Rolls-Royce, and ensuring that supplier commercial issues are resolved efficiently and effectively
  • Leading specific supplier relationships fulfilling the accountabilities of supplier leadership and development and creating strategies where applicable
  • Manage the sourcing of parts/services, and raise and manage purchase documents within the purchasing ERP system as appropriate, with compliance to all required customer and governmental regulations
  • Business Development – where designated, develop and select supply chains to support Naval business growth including technology acquisition programs, developing in-country/localization requirements, and driving lowest compliant cost
  • BA degree or equivalent industry experience
  • 3 to 5 year purchasing experience
  • Understands export control regulations
  • Ability to travel at least 25%
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Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Conduct negotiations of long-term supply contracts for designated range of parts
  • Lead functionally and coordinate supplier relationships and strategies within designated external supply chain
  • Financial analysis using Total Life Cycle Cost Model
  • Work closely with engineering, manufacturing and contract purchasing team to ensure optimum deal
  • Play a key role in developing supplier relationship
  • Utilizing the ERP systems and or other purchasing systems and e-commerce in an optimal way to maximize internal transactional efficiency, minimizing total costs
  • Responsible for ensuring that all purchase documents are issued and maintained as appropriate, including the required customer, governmental regulations
  • BA degree or equivalent
  • Ideally MCIPs qualified or equivalent
  • Global outlook and exposure to difficult challenges, different cultures and ways of working
  • Good communication skills
  • Familiarity with purchasing and supply chain processes
  • Good knowledge of commercial contracts
  • Familiar with SAP sourcing
  • Good financial analysis skills
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Senior Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Under the guidance of the manager develop procurement and supplier strategies for each material group in the relevant areas of responsibility
  • Execute strategic procurement processes, including needs planning, market analyses, demand management, formal tenders, evaluation of offers, proposal of contract award and implementation of contracts at one or more North American business units
  • Approve purchase orders via the ProCat tool and sign legally binding contracts within the context of the assigned authority/ signature regulations
  • Deliver local and regional savings for assigned projects and areas of responsibility
  • Participate in the exchange of information across North American business units via Category Councils, both formal and informal. Proactively inform business unit procurement leaders and business unit category manager regarding opportunities, issues and status for assigned areas of responsibility
  • Ensure efficiency as well as compliance with applicable policies. Adhere to the Code of Conduct, and maintain processes to prevent fraud and conflicts of interest. Maintain centralized contract repository
  • A minimum of seven to ten years of procurement experience, preferably in construction management, facility services, architectural/engineering services and capital equipment
  • Proficient in the measurement of procurement success and the use of various systems/tools
  • Intermediate knowledge of applicable spend categories (supplier markets, sourcing strategies)
  • Proficient in contract terminology and ability to assess invoices for adherence to pricing terms
  • Develops and monitors performance targets and KPIs
  • Demonstrated competence in developing specific scopes of work, either independently or with internal stakeholders input
  • Understanding of accounting and budgetary concepts
  • Experience in collaborating on cross-functional projects
  • Strong interpersonal and social skills
  • Reinsurance and/or primary insurance experience a plus
  • Willingness to travel (infrequent – less than 10 % of time)
  • Professional certification (CPSM, CSM) a plus
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Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Applies SCM standards, tools and processes for business continuity in order to reach cost optimization targets
  • Identifies, qualifies and develops new suppliers
  • Ensures procurement activities alignment with SCM policies and procedures
  • Implements Branch / BU material strategies and achieves targets set within categories under responsibility
  • Supports the implementation of Emerging Market/local sourcing plans to reach the business targets
  • Negotiates agreements with main suppliers and periodically renews pricelists, terms and conditions
  • Prepares contract proposal based on negotiations conducted
  • Oversees supplier performance and resolves performance issues timely
  • Demonstrates collaborative problem solving across disciplines within the area of responsibility
  • Implements standards on health and safety and on business ethics within the area of responsibility
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Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Bachelor's Degree with a business concentration preferred
  • 3-5 years Strategic Sourcing Experience
  • Strong communication, planning, organization, analytical and problem solving skills
  • Exceptional customer service, client support, and business service consulting skills
  • Experience with an E-Sourcing Tool, Oracle iProcurement, MS Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint, Outlook and any other web base communication tools
  • Prior experience in a similar Purchasing position an asset
  • Candidates must possess excellent English and Dutch written and oral skills, French is an asset
  • Confident and comfortable recommending solutions and implement changes
  • Proven ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment (e.g. regional project for your category)
  • Proven time management skills and a strong attention to detail
  • Works well under pressure and has the ability to independently and work well with others
  • Ability to convince others and to develop networks internally and externally
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Customer Care Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Responsible for $8 to $10+ million in material purchases
  • Perform and interpret ERP systems planning signals and take appropriate actions
  • Performs systems analysis and applies an understanding of the manufacturing process and supplier capabilities to the demand sequence and job start dates generated by MRP to identify potential material availability problems
  • Learn supplier base strengths and weaknesses and integrate into planning decisions and executions
  • Foster positive and cooperative relationships with suppliers and internal customers
  • Execute purchase orders in accordance with proper procedures
  • Evaluate the most cost effective value for procurement alternatives. Develop and implement verifiable cost savings strategies
  • Effectively manage inventory to minimize capital employed
  • Works to resolve potential problems and avoid disruptions to production flow and or spare parts fulfillment
  • Work collaboratively with the Sales and Customer Care teams to ensure high on-time delivery performance to meet and exceed customer expectations
  • Work collaboratively with Production to ensure that materials are received in a timely manner to support production
  • Work collaboratively with Global Sourcing / Purchasing Team to ensure adherence to all negotiated agreements and pricing
  • Work collaboratively with Quality to ensure that all purchased material conforms to requirements
  • Provides updates on material availability to enhance planning and minimize interruptions
  • Experience with MRP and or ERP systems as well as Microsoft Office tools
  • Lean Enterprise training / experience
  • Experience with industrial equipment / capital goods industries
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Strategic Buyer / Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Taking responsibility for a number of known ‘problem suppliers’, review history and take ownership for definition and deliver of actions to achieve a durable solution and recovery of performance. Demonstrate visibility with a detailed action and timescale plan
  • Providing tactical and strategic direction for future development of the supply chain. Making key sourcing & resourcing decisions
  • Continuing the relationship and management of the suppliers performance with the Logistics department for production demands
  • Identifying risks within the supply chain and manage the appropriate plans to address these in line with recognised tools and standards
  • Maintaining active communication with all Operational interfaces in review and delivery of compliant performance. Delivering quality parts on time and within cost constraints
  • Reviewing key commodities as directed to support production requirements and Corporate Global Strategic Supply projects
  • Contributing to and lead key improvement projects related to systems and processes in use both within the department and cross-functionally
  • Performing business and performance reviews of suppliers
  • Identifying and delivering cost down initiatives
  • Providing costs and view opportunities and alternatives providing long term lowest cost solution
  • Supporting and provide a commercial interface for purchase of non-production requirements
  • Managing a defined range of commodities and key suppliers maintaining the appropriate engagement of the supply chain
  • Engaging in, where appropriate, the Corporate Global Supply Strategy for the common commodities and operate with peers throughout the world
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Local Strategic Buyer Raw Materials Resume Examples & Samples

  • Responsible for the creation of local Sourcing Strategies for raw materials
  • Negotiation and implementation of strategies together with Businesses, factories and suppliers
  • Identification and Implementation of cost improvement initiatives together with our suppliers and Businesses
  • Create and Implement Innovation projects together with our Business
  • Pursue and drive our Responsible Sourcing strategy for specific raw material categories
  • Work closely with the global procurement hub and ensure global category sourcing strategies are implemented in the local market
  • Experience in the procurement of raw materials and skills of entrepreneurship
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully lead projects
  • Transformed successfully business needs into procurement strategy
  • Recognition as value adder in key business unit meetings
  • Represented successfully procurement in key meetings (i.e. Mancom, business units meetings, new product launching)
  • Experience in Cross-functional teams
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Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Responsibly for the negotiation and sourcing of total lowest cost supply, quality and performance for required goods and services purchased against approved specifications
  • Design and Implementation of a sourcing strategy based on Nestlé’s 7 Procurement Best Practices, with particular focus on managing supply risk and price stability
  • To support Nestle buyer when authority is outsourced (Global Purchasing, GMP, CPCC)
  • Manage Working Capital to optimal levels with specific focus on Payables and tools to reduce physical inventory such as VMI
  • Be a Business Partner supporting communication, innovation and value adding initiatives between functions (Technical, Finance, D&SP) and Business Units by participating in all relevant business meetings
  • Participate in I&R meetings and co-ordinate I&R activities with chosen suppliers
  • Analyse and optimize the P2P process related to the spend category through the right choice of procurement tools
  • Derive negotiation strategy from category positioning and negotiate to achieve the objectives defined in alignment with the business
  • Provide pricing forecasts by category/material based on market intelligence and support the DF process for all relevant BU’s
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Lead Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Define sourcing strategies aligned with business requirements, execute strategic tender processes and lead the negotiations process including timelines and
  • Degree or Post Graduate qualifications in Supply Chain/Economics/Commerce related field
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience within Supply Chain and Strategic Sourcing, with exposure within the Power or related industries
  • Track record of successful execution on Strategic Sourcing initiatives
  • Strong Negotiation skills (experience, training)
  • Strong contract management knowledge
  • Deep financial understanding: cost driver modelling, economics, and market intelligence
  • SAP ERP knowledge – PTP
  • Good communication skills and team work capability
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Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Builds and maintains mutually beneficial relationship with suppliers
  • Deliver cost improvement based on sourcing strategies and compliance management
  • Analyze and keep abreast supply markets of spend categories by assessing and audit vendors, assessing total service or cost structure and trends
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Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Managing work queue, including the sourcing of parts/services, raising and management of all purchase documents within the ERP system or other purchasing systems
  • Leading and coordinating supplier relationships and strategies within the designated external buyer supply chain
  • Leading specific supplier relationships fulfilling the accountabilities of the supplier leadership leader
  • Responsible for the creation and/or deployment of cost models (e.g. user friendly cost standards) for designated commodities/services/products
  • Development and delivery of agreed financial commitments
  • Consult with global commodity manager/supplier management team manager of deviation of supplier cost performance against agreed targets
  • Being consulted and where designated, responsible for the development and execution of assigned commodity strategy(s)
  • Responsible for the execution of the sourcing process and associates tasks
  • Responsible for developing vendor level supplier strategies and their execution
  • Providing recommendations to the global commodity manager on sourcing decisions
  • Responsible for supplier delivery and quality performance in assigned commodities/services/products
  • Providing counter measures where a commercial decision(s) is required for resolution of part specific delivery issues (including new production introduction)
  • Consulting with global commodity manager/supplier management team manager or equivalent, and agree on counter measure(s) for systematic failures
  • Accountable and responsible for ensuring adherence to the company's processes and procedures
  • Responsible for all ERP processes and SAP data in order to maintain and improve ERP compliance
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Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Responsible for the strategic sourcing of products and services, for the categories Laboratory (consumables, chemicals & gasses), Operating Supplies and Facilities, through interfacing with internal customers in order to understand their requirements for products and services across business lines
  • Generating revenue through productivity initiatives, rebates and contract signing bonuses
  • Build and maintain Supplier relationships with the objective of reducing costs, eliminating inefficiencies throughout the Procurement Cycle and promoting innovation in SGS’s business cycle
  • Developing Request for Proposals (RFP), evaluate, analyze and assess results, document recommendations and communicate results to internal clients and suppliers with the objective of creating strategic business opportunities and savings
  • Performing contract completion, contract management, and supplier management for products and services (incl. driving contracts and price negotiations)
  • Reviewing specifications, and when needed, Capital Expense Requests to understand internal client needs, budgetary requirements and savings opportunities meeting project deliverables and timelines
  • Deliver continuous improvement actions
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Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Lead cross-functional global teams to achieve objectives; Play active role in resolving critical quality and delivery issues with suppliers. (Comprehensive ownership of supplier performance
  • Manage direct engagement with suppliers and internal functional teams globally to drive implementation of the supply strategy and ensure success of the supply chain
  • Support development and implementation of plans with cross functional partners to meet annual goals which includes supplier strategy, productivity/cost-reduction, lead-time reductions, consignment/Kan-ban implementation, working capital improvement, supplier quality
  • Perform daily tactical activities; p.o. placement, follow-up, date maintenance
  • 2 years of global experience in Strategic Sourcing or related field
  • MBA or other Master's degree preferred, emphasis in operations and supply chain preferred
  • Experience in the following or similar industries: Controls, Industrial Equipment, Automotive
  • Direct materials management experience for factories preferred
  • Previous experience in global high-mix manufacturing business
  • CIPS, APICs and/or CPM or equivalent certification preferred
  • Experience in leading cross-functional and sourcing teams with an emphasis on emerging regions
  • Ability to work with, manage and influence all levels of Leadership
  • Ability to make data-driven decisions
  • Excellent communication skill
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Regional Strategic Buyer / Dairy Resume Examples & Samples

  • Negotiate contracts ensuring the most beneficial commercial agreements with suppliers in line with the strategy
  • University degree in Procurement, Business Administration and/or Supply Chain
  • Knowledge of the US Federal Milk Marketing Order and its impacts on fluid milk pricing and development of Procurement strategy
  • Excellent negotiation and communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate with individuals across a complex organization
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Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Project managing NPI and sourcing within the strategy decision; ensure compliance to work queue, including the sourcing of parts/services, and raising and management of all purchase documents within the ERP system or other purchasing systems
  • Leading commercial negotiations to achieve the best overall value for Rolls-Royce
  • Consulting with global commodity manager/supplier management team manager of deviation of supplier cost performance against agreed targets
  • Consulting and where designated, responsible for the development and execution of assigned commodity strategy(s)
  • Responsible for the execution of the sourcing process and associated tasks
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Global Strategic Buyer / Human Resources Resume Examples & Samples

  • Participation to the definition and the implementation of the category strategy
  • University degree in Business Administration or Procurement
  • Minimum 5 years in sourcing for different spend categories, ideally gained in categories related to Human Resources or
  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience gained in Human Resources (Compensation and Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Training and Learning….) with a strong business acumen
  • Fluency in English, any other language will be a plus
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Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • 1) Ensure the availability of production parts while minimizing costs and exposure
  • 2) Supports on-time delivery and inventory reduction
  • 3) Support purchasing team in supply chain financial objectives (PPV, VAVE, DPO, OTD, and Inventory Turns.)
  • 4) Negotiate contracts with suppliers that provide for continuous year-over-year improvements in performance, including cost, quality and delivery
  • 5) Develop new vendor relationships and procurement channels necessary to support business and supply chain objectives
  • 6) Maintain, monitor Item Master data; revise essential system planning data to ensure Axapta is effectively planning future requirements
  • 7) Works with accounting and receiving to resolve any discrepancies
  • 8) Ensure Conflict Minerals and REACH/ RoHS compliance with new and existing material
  • 9) Monitors and takes appropriate action on engineering change notices, including notification to suppliers of item specification changes
  • 10) Utilizes the Supplier Quality Management system to improve supplier performance, communication and reduction in supplier base. Create and maintain supplier quality scorecards
  • 11) Recommend and implement Danaher Business System (DBS) tools to drive continuous process improvements in on-time delivery, cost savings, inventory reduction, and Low Cost Region spend
  • 12) Evaluate existing vendor base, to establish current state. Once established, define future state / “best in class” supply chain / supplier design requirements
  • 13) Maintains and improves professional knowledge through review of professional literature, activities, conferences and company sponsored training as appropriate
  • 14) Perform other related duties as assigned
  • 15) Ensure logistics model for TCO of supply is maximized
  • 16) Critical to ensure strong, value-adding relationships with suppliers, internal customers, and cross-functional departments
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Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Business, purchasing, operations or related experience
  • Bachelor’s degree desired
  • Experience working databases / data warehouse applications, / or Microsoft Office applications required
  • Experience with procurement tools, processes, and ERP systems beneficial
  • Experience in mining, construction or manufacturing would be beneficial
  • Demonstrated commitment to achieving the organization's goals and objectives
  • Ability to work effectively with others
  • Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks effectively with customer focus and responsiveness
  • Strong negotiation skills and ability to work with suppliers
  • Ability to perform multiple tasks effectively with a focus on timeliness and responsiveness
  • Ability to drive change and sell new concepts and approaches through persistence, self-motivation, energy, tenacity, follow-through, and commitment
  • Understanding of procurement’s impact on financial results
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Regional Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Ensure early Procurement involvement in the CPMP process and assist with Technology RFI’s, NDA’s, commercial selection, etc
  • Draft and execute contracts and Purchase Orders within delegation of authority, and facilitate "make or buy" decisions for products or intermediates
  • Source the right technology, equipment, and services
  • Develop and pre-qualify new suppliers, validate interest and capabilities
  • Assist Project Team with development of Project Procurement Plans for equipment and services
  • Understand and minimize tax exposure through contracting techniques
  • Determine onshore/offshore split on equipment purchases in conjunction with Engineering Project Manager (PM) and Procurement Commodity Leader (CL)
  • Coordinate/conduct Request For Quotation (RFQ) activity for each project. Report status to respective PM’s, follow up on gaps with expediting
  • Conduct on-site pre-proposal meetings at the facilities to ensure plant requirements (both technical and commercial) are met
  • Coordinate activities and communicate with CL and managers in the Centralized Procurement team
  • Negotiate contracts, terms, progressive pay schedules, delivery milestones, change orders, back charges as necessary
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Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Experience working with multiple functional area of procurement
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, ability to function in an atmosphere of constant change with detailed accuracy
  • Supplier management experience and skilled negotiation
  • Experience in Contract Management and procurement related leagl aspects
  • SAP experience preferred
  • The ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to all levels within the organization as well as the skills to communicate site opreations to outside agencies
  • Computer skills in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to quickly and easily learn new applications
  • Able to prioritize and decide appropriate course of actions. The ability to effectively implement decisions
  • Sense of urgency, flexibility and accountability
  • Fluent in German
  • Management of spend according to Global Procurement Strategies; coordinate the optimization of and deliver financial performance
  • Apply appropriate solutions to increase effectiveness of Procurement for Marburg by coordinating with global sourcing specialists to insure that the most cost effective supplier relationships are developed and maintained
  • Support of Production and Services to reduce Total Cost of Ownership and implementation of successful Supplier relationship management to increase equipment reliability
  • Spend analysis, identify, influence Stakeholders and leadership team and exploit savings opportunities in consideration of supply, EHS and Quality principles
  • Identification and management of key suppliers from both a strategic and operational view point
  • Development of contracts/agreements in collaboration with GSK Legal and key stakeholders to support total business requirements. Negotiation with local suppliers and finalization of supplier agreements
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Strategic Buyer for Production Material & Services Resume Examples & Samples

  • Create, maintain, and monitor a sourcing strategy for the assigned category
  • Lead interdepartmental alignment meetings for need assessment
  • Create cost structure analysis
  • Analyze trade reports regarding market trends and communicate potential or imminent problems and opportunities
  • Conduct market research on and identify potential suppliers
  • Work extensively with a range of different stakeholders regularly with high visibility in the company
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Strategic Buyer / Procurement Specialist Resume Examples & Samples

  • Ensuring the availability of market analysis and supplier technology roadmaps
  • Negotiating competitive buying prices based on policy and targets given by Head of Category (initial and annual cost downs)
  • Negotiating contracts for the local spend, in alignment with the Head of Category
  • Driving the saving projects (TCO / Strategic cost management) in collaboration with site purchasing managers
  • Negotiating competitive supply conditions in compliance with guidelines
  • Ensuring the contents of the master data is consistent and accurate
  • Establishing approved supplier lists and implement supply base reduction plan
  • Supporting project buyers to implement category strategy in the Projects with respect to: supplier design-in, Single/second sourcing, product life cycle pricing and Early Supplier Involvement
  • Improving supplier performance and mitigate supply risk via risk assessment and mitigation plan
  • Supporting Supplier Development Manager in the supplier release process and CoC compliance
  • Ensuring that supplier development projects will be to the benefit of Danfoss
  • Building internal stakeholder network to explain and deploy the Category Strategies ensure relationship mapping (internal/external)
  • Regular supplier performance reviews and clear defined Roles & responsibilities
  • Degree in Engineering, Business, Technology, Management or equivalent
  • Experience on Mechanics and/or Electronics
  • 5 to 8 years of procurement experience in MNC or reputed industry - preferably in manufacturing, Engineering or Automotive industry
  • Exposure of Global project management involving multi location & multi culture
  • Knowledge about supplier selection through supplier evaluation & risk analysis
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Senior Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Strategic Development of Powder Resins at regional level - Mexico / Colombia
  • Strategic Sourcing through analysis and approach to market
  • Application of Procurement tools
  • Integral Management of Supplier perfo.rmance
  • Sourcing Event Execution
  • Supplier performance and development management
  • Spend Management and Spend Control
  • Negotiation and managment of contracts and commercial agreements
  • Strong problem-solving capability
  • Experience managing supplier and customer relationships and the competitive bidding process
  • Sourcing and Supply Chain knowledge
  • Regional and Global team player
  • Negotiation and financial skills
  • SAP knowledge
  • Preferably experince on Chemical industry
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Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Develop long-range sourcing plans for key commodities using appropriate thinking, behavior and practices
  • Select suppliers, conduct supplier negotiations, establish and monitor supply agreements
  • Effectively apply ITW business process tools such as 80/20, USa, and MRD to all aspects of Brooks supply chain
  • Optimize value delivery from suppliers
  • Measure and review supplier performance and lead supplier continuous improvement programs
  • Execute plans to combat market changes and challenges
  • Support the Quality and Operational teams to ensure that our suppliers meet our quality requirements and applicable technical
  • Evaluate supply, quality and price risks, and supplier capabilities
  • Forecast supply vulnerabilities and implement plans to insure continuity of supply
  • Ensure compliance with purchasing policies and procedures, ethical practices, Brooks Values and adherence to relevant laws and regulations
  • Support new product introduction to enable shortening of time to market as well as achieving cost goals
  • BS or BA in Business, Materials Management, Supply Chain Management, Technical, or Engineering disciplines required. MBA preferred
  • 3+ years related experience required
  • Experience in category or commodity management, buying of related materials, financial and analytical roles, and experience in sourcing, procurement, materials management, or related technical disciplines preferred
  • Training and / or demonstrated experience in effective negotiations, procurement, contract law, MRP, and presentations preferred
  • Preferred experience in an international business environment
  • Demonstrated pursuit of continuing education in supply chain and / or materials management desirable
  • Experience working and / or supporting in Asian business markets is a plus
  • Pro-active, positive approach when analyzing and solving problems
  • Demonstrated people relationship skills with fellow employees, customers, vendors, and others required
  • Excellent organization and detail orientation skills required
  • Fully computer literate in all respects.This shall include Windows, MS-Office, etc. (Especially working with Excel.) MS-Access and project management software skills desired
  • Superior oral and written communication skills.The ability to read, write, and speak in English is required
  • Must be a highly motivated self starter with a high degree of initiative, creativity, and problem solving ability
  • Multi-tasking with a detail orientation and commitment to accountability in a fast-paced environment
  • Exhibit the ability to independently set priorities for work completion, and reliably complete tasks on schedule
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Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Supporting development of and execute sourcing strategies to drive immediate and long-term improvements in Quality, Cost and Delivery, with engagement and support of key stakeholders
  • Project managing source and method change and/or NPI sourcing within the strategy to meet all program milestones
  • Managing the work queue, including the sourcing of parts/services, and raising and management of purchase documents within the purchasing ERP system as appropriate, with compliance to all required customer and governmental regulations
  • Business Development - where designated, develop and select supply chains to support Naval business growth including technology acquisition programs, developing in-country/localization requirements, and driving lowest compliant cost
  • Experience in Sourcing strategy, category management and negotiation is desirable
  • CIPS qualifications would be desirable
  • Qualified to Engineering degree level (or equivalent) or relevant working background
  • Understands Export Control regulations
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Strategic Buyer Nacelles / Bypass Ducts Resume Examples & Samples

  • Developing and implementing global external supplier and sourcing strategies which will drive sustainable improvements in quality, cost and delivery. Running global and/or strategic tenders to enable these, and helping to define and execute the Purchasing to Pay (P2P) solutions that underpin the strategies
  • Being Responsible for senior relationship management and business development of suppliers within their commodity area or business project to which you are assigned
  • Establishing the commercial framework in which the suppliers shall operate, ensuring cost competitiveness and value improvement is achieved
  • Along with the regional Sourcing teams being accountable for ensuring adherence to functional processes and procedures and on going development/continuous improvement activities
  • Ensuring own compliance to the company's code of ethics
  • Business degree or equivalent or significant commercial experience
  • Good planning / project management skills
  • Familiarity with purchasing and supply chain management preferred
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Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • The first escalation point for supply and/or quality issues including documentation of supplier performance
  • Support the Categories in monitoring forecast versus supplier capacities
  • Effective, proactive laision with other relevant functions-departments to forecast and supply to SD
  • Active teamwork with Category managers to constantly improve processes, meet-exceed targets, share best practices and present one-uniform SD approach internally and externally
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Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Provide end to end product development support to assigned business partners as well as serve as primary linkage to our Asia offices and agents. Connect team with other supply chain partners such as Logistics and Product Integrity as needed
  • Determine the proper global sourcing strategy for products created by assigned business partners. Leverage strategic sourcing best practices to minimize cost and mitigate risk for Hallmark
  • Understand category/industry landscape and supply base options. Able to quickly source products in reaction to market place trends and last minute customer requests
  • Develop and maintain key supplier relationships. Manage their performance on cost, quality, and serviceability. Collaborate with suppliers to develop new solutions for a category and bring forward supplier innovations
  • Contribute towards Global Procurements organizational goals on key measures such as cost savings and flawless execution. Source suppliers of all backgrounds in keeping with Hallmarks commitment to diversity and inclusion
  • Bachelor's degree or higher required
  • 2+ years' procurement, supply chain or product development experience
  • International procurement or product development experience preferred
  • Multi-tasking skills - able to handle multiple programs & priorities simultaneously
  • Strong people skills - able to work effectively with a diverse mix of product teams, business partners & suppliers
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Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Use experience along with industry leading tools to procure development and initial production flight worthy hardware & equipment
  • Ensure that the day to day supply management activities such as building RFQs, negotiations and purchase order issuance are appropriately processed so that the supplier can execute on quality, on time and at cost
  • Ensure on time delivery & quality via robust project management experience and tools
  • Attend program material/status meetings and production meetings as required. Travel to suppliers may be required
  • Managing cost in a fast paced program will require exceptional negotiation skills
  • The buyer must be able to stay below target cost while maintaining an aggressive schedule on either short term or a long term agreements
  • Ability to handle high volumes of work in a fast changing environment
  • This position will also require the candidate to be an Achieving Competitive Excellence (ACE) advocate
  • Will participate in ACE/Continuous improvement events and activities such as Value Stream Mapping or Kaizen events
  • Contribute to the ACE culture by implementing 5S and two way communications
  • Contributes to team effort by maintaining a positive outlook
  • Complies with all company policies and procedures, including safety requirements
  • Other duties as assigned to ensure customer needs are met
  • Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Economics, Engineering, or related field with 2-5+ years' relevant job experience
  • Two (2) to five (5) years’ relevant job experience in a buyer role
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Strategic Buyer Direct Procurement Resume Examples & Samples

  • Minimum 5 years experience in a purchasing environment
  • Working knowledge of SAP purchasing system
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office, keyboard handling
  • Good organizational skills with an ability to prioritize
  • Competent appearance, negotiation skills, good communication and assertiveness
  • Business fluent English and German
  • Capable of Problem Solving
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Senior Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Develop and maintain expertise in the category managed by analyzing trends and dynamics of the current market
  • Work with key stakeholders to determine specific needs of the business
  • Identify vendor capability to meet business requirements
  • Design, manage and control competitive bid process through RF(x) events as well as lead teams in sourcing selection process
  • Negotiation of agreements including contracting Suppliers on pricing and terms and conditions. Liaison between Legal, Corporate Insurance Services and various departments/business units
  • Develop expertise in use of eSourcing, contract management and eSignature tools
  • Drive internal compliance with Procurement policies, procedures, strategies, and guidelines on an ongoing basis
  • Manage and maintain strategic supplier relationships and assist in improving supplier performance through quarterly meetings
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Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Drive material cost saving in your material field
  • Analysis of orders, markets and suppliers as a framework for the procurement strategy optimization
  • Coordination and control of the local commodity team in order to achieve the best results in procurement based on the total costs
  • Participation in regional and supra-regional joint activities, together with LD commodity managers or PUCs
  • Defining and initiation of the purchase strategy, suppliers and alliance for your material field in order to get maximum contribution to the operating income
  • Management of suppliers in order to get the best supplier and ensure optimized supply chain
  • Definition and implementation of risk and contract management in order to prevent risks and guarantee costs
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Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Deliver the best total cost of acquisition for the business through sound procurement strategy
  • Support supply chain objectives of PPV, VAVE, DPO, OTD, WCT
  • Manage all aspects of our supply chain strategy and procurement decision making in terms of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory and Cost
  • Support the global commodity strategy for supplier selection, working capital turns, supplier quality, direct material productivity and on-time delivery
  • Lead cross-department daily management to ensure full alignment between Operations, Supply chain and Engineering
  • Own and manage the sourcing of purchased components, subassemblies and systems supporting New Product Launch and Strategic Purchasing project work
  • Work closely with a team of Buyer/Planners to facilitate smooth transitions from pre-production to mass-production
  • Support the documentation and validation of all purchased parts from concept, quote through production approval (PPAP) and hand-off to production planning and buying
  • Drive on-time-delivery for all actions and participate in risk mitigation/problem-solving activities when schedule changes occur
  • Support the review and action planning process associated with end-of-life (EOL) and/or obsolete component management
  • Lead and manage cost improvement projects involving complex, precision components and assemblies requiring significant engagement from engineering, marketing and operations
  • Develop new supplier relationships and procurement channels necessary to support business and supply chain objectives
  • Job Functions not limited to those listed above
  • Bachelor Degree from an accredited institution, preferably in the area of Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain Management or Business
  • 3-5 years of experience in a strategic sourcing role managing supplier relationships, facilitating supplier selection and sourcing new components, assemblies and systems
  • Working knowledge of Material Requirements Planning
  • Basic understanding of PPAP requirements (Production Part Approval Process)
  • Basic understand of regulatory compliance and the impact to supply chain (REACH, RoHS)
  • Understanding of inventory management principals and methods
  • Experience in working with global suppliers
  • ISM or APICS certification preferred
  • Open, proactive, energetic and transparent verbal and written communication style
  • Customer-focused attitude with a strong desire to work both independently but also as part of cross-functional teams
  • Basic experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Powerpoint) required; Intermediate experience with Excel desirable
  • Ability to travel 5% of time required, internationally on occasion
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Strategic Buyer for Displays Resume Examples & Samples

  • Leading contract negotiations with suppliers for the development, series production and maintenance (support) with the help of the Commodity Lead Buyers, in particular for Thales Avionics suppliers
  • Optimising profits and reducing costs within a supplier portfolio for the respective projects in the civil or military helicopter field, and leading the corresponding negotiations for these cost-optimisation programmes
  • Ensuring fulfilment of supplier milestones for ongoing development projects (new developments, redesign)
  • Leading contract negotiations for Service Level Agreements for the commercial helicopter programmes, taking into account support requirements
  • Defining and continuously monitoring and developing a competitive global supplier portfolio for Airbus Germany (including the organisation and execution of calls for tender) for the respective sub-commodity, such displays for helicopters
  • Improving OTD (On Time Delivery) and OTI (On Target Inventory) in negotiation with suppliers
  • Managing Supply Chain risks
  • Working on and producing product and procurement strategies and assisting with the implementation of the Product Sourcing Strategies (PSS) within the Commodity; taking part in or leading multi-functional teams (MFT)
  • Performing supplier management and supplier development activities, including supplier evaluations (SED)
  • Managing the dollar risk, offset obligations and export control
  • Providing support to AHD subsidiaries for their negotiations
  • Coordinating with buyers in France
  • Consolidating and producing reports on the procurement performance of the Commodity
  • University degree in Business Economics or similar
  • Several years of practical experience in sales, marketing and/or procurement
  • Experience in leading contract negotiations
  • Good knowledge of MS Office and SAP
  • Technical understanding of avionics systems and/or systems and equipment would be a plus
  • Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to establish long-term relations with suppliers
  • German: advanced level
  • English: fluent/negotiation level
  • Knowledge of French would be a plus
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Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Negotiate price, payment terms, and delivery terms for assigned supplier base to meet yearly MPI goal. Secure capacity and forecasting. Set up and manage vendor contracts
  • Select, qualify, and set up of new suppliers for assigned commodities, including price negotiation and service level definition. Extend LCC supplier base if applicable
  • Identify and project manage alternative least cost initiatives with regards to outsourcing, sub-contracting, insourcing, and e-supply chain to minimize cost and risk while maintaining product integrity and quality
  • Maintain purchasing master data, such as Purchase Info Records and Source list, for materials supplied by assigned supplier base
  • Support the Supply Chain function to establish, maintain and monitor KPI’s to optimize supply chain performance in support of spares and production requirements
  • Analyze future demand trends in cooperation with Sales and Service or other involved functions
  • Gather and analyze spend and supplier data, execute benchmarking, provide relevant data, and compile reports
  • Manage supplier performance and relationships and devise action plans for improvement for under achieving suppliers
  • Ensure Quality, Delivery and Cost development of goods and services for direct and / or indirect spend
  • Support non-conformity / warranty process management and help to resolve non-conformances and overall quality performance
  • Create an effective and business focused working relationship with key internal customers; Manufacturing, Production Planning, Sales, Service, Warehouse and Engineering built on good communication and shared ambition
  • Work with product lifecycle management (PLM) in new product introductions, and product phase-out activities
  • Execute assigned projects as defined
  • Exposure within a technical engineering environment, especially Engineered-to-order, is desirable
  • Ability to provide informative and professional assistance when working with the suppliers/customers and co-workers, including maintaining positive interpersonal relationships which encourage openness
  • Demonstration of strong verbal and written communication skills to produce accurate, professional and error-free documents and present information and train personnel at all levels
  • Good organizational skills and the ability to prioritize workload
  • Strong problem solving skills and the ability to work under own initiative is required
  • Ability to deliver supplier development and rationalization projects
  • Knowledge and understanding of Contract law and implementation of Supply Agreements is essential
  • Cross-cultural sensitivity a plus
  • Knowledge of SAP a plus
  • Experience in managing FSM, Machined Parts, and Steel commodities
  • Proven track record within a procurement position
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Lead Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Ability to influence others and lead small teams
  • Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact
  • Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously
  • Effective problem identification and solution skills
  • Proven analytical and organizational ability
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Senior Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • 85% - Category Management & Strategic Sourcing
  • Maintain knowledge of other initiatives / projects in the company that may interact with / affect SSM’s performance and operations and collaborate with necessary stakeholders
  • Support Category Manager to work across service lines to achieve larger organizational goals
  • 5% - Support SSM resources
  • Highly collaborative team-oriented individual, who has proven ability to build relationships with technical and business resources
  • Self-starter, ability to work independently in a fast paced environment while delivering solid action-oriented results quickly
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
  • Procurement experience with the proven ability to establish category management capabilities to drive compliance, performance, reduce cost, and reduce risk
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify, quantify and effectively leverage data to support business decisions
  • Ability to build strong relationships with key suppliers
  • Ability to change the thinking of, or gain acceptance from, others in sensitive situations, without damage to the relationship, both internally and externally
  • Understanding of Construction and Facilities services
  • Functional skills using Ariba eSourcing, SAP, and other related systems and solutions – Preferred
  • Strong knowledge of the Power Utility services and equipment categories and/or supply market – Preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Operations, or similar advanced degree – Preferred
  • Minimum 3 years of leadership/management experience with large and/or complex work efforts
  • Minimum 6 years experience managing services categories, particularly in construction and facilities management
  • Minimum 6 years experience in the Utilities industry – Preferred
  • Minimum 8 years professional experience in Procurement, Finance, Accounting, and Supply Chain Management
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Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Conduct negotiations of long-term supply contracts for designated commodities
  • Play a key role in developing and leading supplier relationship within designated external supply chain
  • Ensure that all purchase documents are issued and maintained as appropriate, including the required customer, governmental regulations
  • BA degree or MCIPs qualified or equivalent
  • Ideally strong track record in strategic sourcing (including contract management) and international procurement in developing strategic partnerships
  • Good communication and influencing skills and stakeholder management
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Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Identifies issues/products/suppliers that impact multiple departments and solicits input to optimize the purchasing process and value to BioMarin
  • Set up and facilitate site Raw Material review board
  • Align with Purchasing group in US to ensure collaborative approach to purchasing is achieved
  • Preferred 8-10 years of GMP purchasing experience
  • Minimum of 5 years of purchasing experience
  • Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite and Procurement Systems)
  • Ability to work collaboratively and facilitate meetings
  • Strong customer service, communication, leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Experience in a Biotech/Pharmaceutical Research or Manufacturing environment a strong plus[PC2] [SH3]
  • Oracle experience being in advantage
  • CPM or APICs certification a plus
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Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Develop and manage supplier performance and scorecard system
  • Drive cost reductions in top spend categories to support yearly cost reduction goals
  • Liaison with corporate strategic sourcing to implement corporate supply agreements, as well as feed savings ideas/projects into the corporate ideation funnel
  • Ensure compliance to DOA and purchasing standard work
  • Liaison with operations supervisors and value stream managers to ensure continuous material flow to operations with changing demand profiles and schedule changes, while ensuring control of stocking levels
  • Negotiate with suppliers (price, terms & lead time)
  • Evaluate vendor capacities to identify potential planned growth risks
  • Act as liaison between various Operation/Engineering departments to ensure timely delivery of quality products
  • Implement procurement best practices such as Economic order quantities and Kanban material deliveries
  • Facilitate meetings between manufacturing plant and vendor representatives to ensure open communication for all issues, including quality, delivery and cost
  • Develop purchasing strategies to mitigate risk
  • Participate in Kaizen and TPI events to support continuous improvement and Atkore Business System initiatives
  • Proactively work with suppliers to minimize supply disruption
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Senior.strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Execution of standard processes and tools
  • Supplier On boarding, Co-ordination of PPAPs, Supply Ramp up and ramp down
  • Material Availability Monitoring
  • Supplier single point for supply and quality issues & supplier documentation
  • Monitor forecast versus supplier capacities & actions to improve
  • Standard pricing updates & keeping systems data live
  • Owner of procurement master data for local / regional sites, incl.SAP data
  • Drive Service Level Agreements
  • Cross functional & Effective liaison to forecast and supply to the business
  • Active teamwork with the category teams and BU teams to constantly improve processes, meet-exceed target, share best practices and present one uniform PS approach internally and externally
  • Drive OTD corrective actions, Supplier reimbursement activities, Quality containment actions
  • Analysis & Problem Solving
  • Use of IT: SAP, Excel, SharePoint, PPT, BIW, Access, Web Portals, Lotus Notes
  • Supply Chain & Logistics
  • PPAP / Engineering Changes
  • Root Cause Problem Solving
  • Awareness about ISO/TS16949
  • Negotiation Process
  • 8-10 years’ experience in parts and supplier management preferred
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Strategic Buyer for Materials Resume Examples & Samples

  • Provide support to the MRO Category Manager on sourcing initiatives
  • Analyses and evaluates bids in order to identify and determine the optimal value
  • Tracking of KPIs
  • Provide procurement support and coverage on national, regional, and local spend categories, ensuring competitive cost sourcing of quality goods and services
  • Ensures the most efficient and accurate processing and documentation of transactions, with the overall goal of minimizing the total cost of transactions without impacting service levels
  • Analyze the requirements including preliminary specifications, preferred supplier and required date
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Senior Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • The successful candidate will have the proven ability to manage a supply base and meet their objectives set by the Head of Procurement
  • The key interfaces are: the Procurement Team, Buyer-Planner Team, Logistics Team, Spares Team, Site managers, the Supplier Quality Engineering Team, and the global supply base
  • Strong work experience and a strong track record of achievement
  • CIPS is desirable
  • Can demonstrate exceeding KPIs in their existing company
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Procurement Operations Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • BA in Business, Finance, Engineering, or Supply Chain Management from an accredited institution
  • Advanced degree (MBA) from an accredited institution
  • Professional certifications (PMP, CPM, APICS, P.E.)
  • Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers and customers both written and verbal
  • Ability to offer professional and expeditious assistance in a fast paced environment
  • Experience a Strategic Sourcing Process
  • Possess financial analysis skills - develop and evaluate business cases for decisions
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Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Assessing end-user requirements, strategically source material or processes through an RFP process. Bringing innovation in materials and processes from suppliers to business partners as options for product differentiation
  • Collaborating with business partners to determine supplier evaluation criteria, assess suppliers capabilities, and potential risks
  • Mitigating financial and supply chain risks through various strategies such as multiple sources, managed inventory, ensuring redundant capabilities
  • Communicating to business partners supply chain options including pricing, capabilities and risk mitigation strategies. Develop and execute negotiation strategies and contracts
  • Leading supplier relationship management including facilitation of workflow integration of supplier’s material or process, developing supplier capabilities, supplier evaluation, and resolving issues between supplier and business partner
  • Providing procurement support to various areas of Hallmark’s business including, but not limited to, HBC, Manufacturing and Distribution, Finished Goods, etc
  • Managing multiple projects and being able to identify ways to establish an efficient workflow, utilize end-to-end thinking to approach the work, establish metrics and simplify complex processes
  • Monitoring, anticipating, and responding to various trends and indexes that affect pricing. Emphasis is placed on staying ahead of shifts that impact pricing
  • Technical and/or analytical background in any discipline
  • Utilizing lean tools to drive improvements to supply base quality and efficiency
  • Demonstrating financial acumen to influence business decisions and assess supply chain risks
  • Communicating and collaborating effectively with all levels of leadership
  • Leading with the ability to influence favorable outcomes
  • Demonstrated project management experience
  • Ability to strategically think and develop solutions beyond what we have today
  • Ability to collaborate across multiple organizations and disciplines to facilitate change
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Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Work with field personnel, requestors and stakeholders to clarify specifications, establish source alternatives, increase standardization and otherwise increase value related to purchases
  • Ensure that strategies are aligned with other business units / regions / divisions, with particular focus on key company / regional spend categories including indirect goods and business services
  • Be aware of and drive adoption of sourced programs, as directed, to maximize value to the company
  • Coordinate the process of obtaining quotes and / or requests for proposals from potential vendors, as needed
  • Maintain an understanding of current inventory levels and future demands to assist the business
  • Monitor / research order history of similar products and services purchased to evaluate / track differences in costs, delivery, quality and performance
  • Be familiar with the supply chain (manufacturing, distribution, delivery, use, service and disposal) related to the products and services being purchased
  • Support efforts to identify and evaluate new / alternative suppliers which meet the business requirements
  • Prepare draft purchase orders within the P2P system which accurately capture the business requirements and which leverage existing programs and / or supplier relationships
  • Work with suppliers and Sourcing to ensure that accurate product / service information is being communicated on orders including pricing, availability, part numbers and delivery
  • Arrange for the proper transportation and / or storage of the purchased products, if needed and not otherwise determined
  • Facilitate the approval process for draft purchase orders, and in certain cases based on factors such as purchase amount and / or complexity, provide subject matter procurement review and approval
  • Place approved purchases with suppliers
  • Expedite and assist with the troubleshooting of orders as needed
  • Provide, and encourage other users to provide, feedback regarding supplier performance through participation in surveys and the use of Supplier Corrective Action Reports (SCARs), as needed
  • Work with suppliers and field personnel to improve the quality and / or performance of products and services
  • Work with Strategic Sourcing and the businesses to follow proper contract management practices with key suppliers and support the development of contracts for local / company specific vendors, as necessary
  • Assist field personnel and Sourcing to perform tests and demonstrations of products / services to evaluate value, compare results and / or identify alternatives and to ensure that supplier commitments are met
  • Work with Sourcing to track market conditions, pricing trends, and opportunities to maximize purchasing value
  • Support the vendor data management / vendor master maintenance processes through adherence to established payment terms and identifying the need for new or updated data information
  • Bachelor’s degree with 3 or more years of business, purchasing, operations or related experience
  • Experience working with P2P systems, databases / data warehouse applications, ERP systems and / or Microsoft Office applications required
  • Experience with procurement tools, processes and systems
  • Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or similar certification desired
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
  • Ability to speak effectively to customers or employees of organization
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
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Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Lead negotiations of long-term supply contracts for a designated range of parts, materials and/or services
  • Lead functionally and coordinate supplier relationships and strategies within the designated external supply chain
  • The ability to think strategically and drive the purchasing agenda with clients to deliver value and quality to the business
  • Relevant and demonstrable experience in a similar role taking the lead with suppliers to negotiate contracts for products and services
  • Strong contract law knowledge and commercial acumen
  • Exceptional communication skills and ability to work with stakeholders at all levels
  • Educated to degree level or equivalent and will either be qualified or working towards MCIPS
  • A global outlook and be a motivated team player. Prior exposure to different cultures and ways of working is essential as is a proven track record in delivering results
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Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Responsibly for Sourcing Strategy implementation and communication plan
  • Stakeholder engagement with Business Executive Managers, Innovation and renovation / TAG in the market, Quality management, Marketing, Legal Department, Procurement Business Partners, Procurement Operations, Global / Regional buyers for spend category in charge and CO Procurement
  • Support business in day to day functions of media
  • Contract management
  • Selection of appropriate suppliers for the spend category selected
  • Lowest Total Cost of Ownership
  • Ensure that all the key suppliers within the spend category in charge are completely adhered to Nestlé' Suppliers Code
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Procurement Operations Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
  • Minimum of 3 years work experience in purchasing management, buying or commodity management
  • Solid Collaboration skills
  • Technical understanding
  • Professional Certifications (CPM, APICS, P.E.)
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Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Project management of sourcing projects
  • Category management on specific product categories
  • Project purchase for specific Food & Water industries
  • Backup and support to project procurement
  • Request for quotations
  • Participate in bidding process
  • Reporting key figures and follow-up on KPIs
  • Participate in continuously development of the procurement area
  • Supplier Claim handling
  • Ad-hoc tasks
  • 5 years’ procurement experience from international companies
  • Bachelor of Commerce or Graduate Diploma in Business Administration or other relevant education at BSc. Level
  • Experience with Category Management
  • Experience with Contract Management
  • Experience with project and technical procurement
  • Strong communication skills - ability to work in a matrix organisation with multiple stakeholders
  • Danish and English skills at negotiation level (both in verbal and written)
  • Disciplined, structured, with a balance between analysis and action
  • Proactive, solution- and result oriented
  • Excel and Power Point super user
  • As a person, you are extrovert, flexible, optimistic and a team player
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Global Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in sourcing for Ingredients with experience in Colors
  • Experience in international procurement
  • Excellent relationship and communication skills
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Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Manages assigned raw material categories related to Purchasing and Supply Chain activities. Negotiates agreements and pricing with raw material vendors in line with the Company’s goals and objectives
  • Maintains SAP system in line with Purchasing process. This includes outline agreements, info records, costing, source lists
  • Maintains category specific databases such as alternate vendor, raw material sample requests
  • Responsible for the Symrise Vendor Rating Program. Resolves raw material quality issues and vendor non-compliances (Q notifications)
  • Supports Strategic Purchasing staff in raw material documentation and other functional requirements
  • Prepares and maintains budget, costing, market and quality information for assigned materials. Shares market information as applicable
  • Supports projects and key Regional initiatives for the flavor division
  • Works closely with cross functional areas such as Tactical Purchasing, Sales, QC, Regulatory, and Planning to ensure that customer expectations are fully met
  • Works with Symrise Global Purchasing team to support Corporate sourcing activities
  • 3-5 years of experience in a Purchasing capacity, preferably in a food ,beverage or flavor manufacturing environment
  • 3-5 years SAP user experience, mid-level Power Point skills, mid to high level of Excel
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Strategic Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Recognize and gather business/stakeholder needs
  • Cooperate with/support technical offices (incl. Group R&D) in the definition and introduction of new products
  • Perform sourcing marketing to develop basis for sourcing strategies
  • Define sourcing strategies and potentials (e.g. standardization, bundling, should cost, etc.), together with CME
  • Implement defined strategies
  • Monitor/control the implementation of sourcing strategies / reports to defined communication lines
  • Perform regular benchmarks of the assigned category(ies)
  • Monitor and screens the global supply market, analyzing technology, price trends and relevant raw materials development
  • Define and manage contracts with selected supply base
  • Monitor, evaluate and develop supplier performance (reliability, quality and cost)
  • Identify cost reduction opportunities together with supply base
  • Maintain Schindler sourcing information and reporting systems, provide transparent data to the Group
  • Seek continuous opportunities for improving sourcing processes and systems
  • Mechanical/Electrical engineer
  • 5 years dealing on strategic and day to day sourcing activities
  • Know-how of sourcing methodologies and tools
  • Thoroughness and financial awareness in evaluating costs, benefits and impacts associated with sourcing strategies
  • Initiative: able to recognize opportunities and risks, able to exploit potentials
  • Italian mother tongue, English mandatory, German would be a plus