Buyer

K Electric Gmbh; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

K Electric Gmbh is seeking a Buyer - Strategic Sourcing to implement category strategies, manage supplier visits, and drive cost savings. The role involves risk assessment, contract negotiations, and performance reviews to strengthen the supply base locally or globally.

You will analyse supplier spend, develop evidence-based strategies, and ensure compliance with procurement policies while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver value and KPI targets.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in Procurement.
• CIPS/CSCP or similar accreditation preferred.
• Degree in SCM, Finance and/or related technical fields.
• User of SAP MM/ARIBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Rationalise supplier base for assigned categories (local/global) to achieve optimal pricing and reduced lead times.
• Execute sourcing decisions based on business cases and market analyses.
• Negotiate contracts with key suppliers including costs, terms, and quality.
• Drive process improvements and changes to enhance long-term enterprise value.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Sourcing strategy

Supplier relationship management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

SCM/Finance degree

CIPS/CSCP accreditation

Tools

SAP MM

ARIBA

Job description

Job Description:

Our employees are our companys greatest asset - they are our real competitive advantage. We possesseimmense power of innovation, immaginationand a desire toattract and retain the best; provide them with encouragement, stimulus, and make them feel that they are an integral part of the companys mission.

Purpose:

Buyer strategic sourcing shall implement and execute category strategies. This position entails strategic relationship, contracting, evaluating and developing new suppliers, supplier site visits and generating corresponding reports, participation in negotiation of assigned contracts, performance review and improvement of the supply base. The concerned person is responsible for achieving the best possible cost savings and most beneficial supply base for a particular category of assigned category for the company. He/she shall conduct analysis of supplier spend reports and category strategy to identify improvement areas.

Responsibilities:

Execution

• Execute the rationalisation of Supplier Base for assigned categories (locally or globally) based on deductions from market analyses resulting in optimal pricing, mitigating of risk, reduction of lead times and improved supply network.
• Execute sourcing decisions based on business cases developed by team through all Strategic sourcing activities which includes understanding business demand, external environment and supply market analysis, risk assessments and identification of opportunities for driving value.
• Negotiate contracts with key suppliers, including costs and terms of supply, service, and quality.
• Marked contribution in driving change through process improvements and changes in status quo for long-term enterprise benefits.

Business Continuity/ Risk Management & Compliance

• Risk Assessment of assigned Categories/Portfolio and Mitigation Plans
• Execute Contract Management plans to ensure business continuity and drive supplier performance through effective relationship management.
• Accountable for implementation of Procurement Policy and/or other relevant policies that impact own area of work.
• Report out Risks for appropriate action
• Ensure implementation of all law/regulations-enforced clauses in contracts/terms of agreement.
• Ensure delivery of assigned KPIs that impact internal customer requirements and business operations.

Stakeholder Management

• Implement Business and related cross-functional team members’ engagement periodically, at different levels for managing expectations, identifying and reporting out risks, presenting innovative supply chain solution/category strategies.
• Identification of Key Suppliers and Strategic Partners for managing relationship and driving value through collaboration and business partnering techniques as part of Supplier Relationship Management Plans.
• Maintain Supply market and external environment network for market intelligence both locally and globally.
• Ensure appropriate stakeholder engagement plans post analyses.

Requirements:

• 2-5 years of experience in Procurement
• CIPS/CSCP or similar relevant accreditation preferred
• Relevant degree in SC, Finance and / or related technical fields.
• User of SAP MM Module/ARIBA preferred

KE provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color,origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender,marital status, status with regard to public assistanceor any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Role suitability for PWDs will be assessed in accordance with HSE standards.