QUALIFICATIONS
· Minimum 5 years experience of direct/indirect purchasing.
· Bachelor's degree in a related field (Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering are preferred),
· Good communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
· Excellent analytical skills with a good problem-solving attitude
· Result and quality-oriented
· Team work oriented
· Excellent command of written and spoken English and German(reason of choice).
· Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Programmes,
· Having no restrictions for travelling,
JOB DESCRIPTION
· To analyse current and potential suppliers in order to obtain competitive pricing, lead times and high quality materials and services
· To standardize, optimize and improve purchasing processes,
· To ensure on-time, in full, and in budget purchasing via an effective supplier relationships,
· To analyze supplier problems and provide solutions,
· To increase the number of alternative suppliers and create a competitive environment in order to eliminate the risk of supply.
· Evaluating supplier performances and executing cost analysis.
· Manage the PO execution & close follow-up (incl. expediting, inspections (with Quality), delivery (time, quantity, & quality), documentation, reception acknowledgment, payment…) and keep ERP system updated to reflect any change (change of dates, order variation…), Being a part of continuous improvement of SRM activities.