RM R&F Operational Buyer

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Raw Material R&F Operational Buyer (2 years Fixed term contract) - Your future position?

As a Raw Material R&F Operational Buyer, you will provide high quality procurement services, ensuring that SLAs and service obligations are met. In this exciting role you will report to Raw Material R&F Team Lead.

PO Management:

• Release Purchase Orders to 3rd party suppliers according to sourcing and fulfilment instructions defined by the global Category Managers and within quality and time constraints.
• Track and follow up closely Purchase Orders deliveries to ensure security of supply.
• Manage import licenses and end-use certificates for concerned raw materials.
• Run consignment stock consumption reports and associated settlements. Coordinate physical stock reconciliation with suppliers.
• Manage Raw Material availability issue resolution in coordination with plant Raw Material planners.
• Coordinate delivery and quality non-conformities in relation with respective plant stakeholders.
• Support investigation of root cause analysis on invoice non-conformities.
• Support the timely follow-up on planning, quality and accounts payable escalations ensuring appropriate commercial relations with the supply base.
• Manage suppliers and their On Time in FULL (OTIF) performance.
• Resolve major suppliers’ issues and complaints.
• Implement improvement action plans discussed/agreed with Vendor Performance Analyst and Category Managers.
• Establish a continuous improvement mind-set.
• Provide support for junior colleagues.
• Build constructive and effective relationships with cross-functional teams.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external partners by phone or via email.
• Adhere to service levels.
• Adhere to policies and procedures.

Your professional profile includes:

• Possess a University degree qualification.
• Fluent in English. Knowledge of additional languages is an additional advantage.
• Possess 3 years plus of relevant experience in procurement R&F RM.
• Experience of knowledge transfer activity, SSC/GBS experience is an advantage.
• Possess Problem Solving, Customer Focus, Drive for Results & Business Acumen skills.
• Expert knowledge of relevant SAP modules (MM, MRP) and Procurement tools, advanced knowledge of MS Office.
• Open for a 2 years Fixed term contract role with Givaudan.

What we offer:

• Best-in-class benefits, competitive pay, and a nurturing and progressive environment.
• Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development.
• A creative team environment that will inspire you.
• Comprehensive healthcare plans.

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives. You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions. Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners. Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.