Indirect Buyer

Coloplast; Felgueiras; Presencial; EUR 45 000 - 65 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Coloplast in Portugal seeks an experienced Indirect Material Buyer to manage sourcing, negotiate terms, and process purchase orders while ensuring delivery and compliance. The role is 85% operational and 15% tactical, with focus on cost reductions and supplier performance.

The position requires 7–10 years in materials and supply chain, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and certifications such as CIPS or CPSM. Travel up to 10% is expected.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in materials, logistics, supply chain management, business administration or related field.
• 7–10 years of experience in materials, supply chain management and manufacturing.
• Purchasing MROs and other indirect materials and services is mandatory.
• Certifications: CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent area plus.

Responsabilidades

• Sourcing new suppliers and indirect materials and services in a cost-effective and timely manner.
• Support Global Procurement on supplier onboarding and master data creation.
• Responsible for supplier agreement negotiations for site-specific suppliers.
• Lead sourcing analysis and drive tenders when needed; develop supplier relationships.
• Address supplier delivery or quality issues and provide feedback to Procurement.
• Obtain quotations and create purchase orders; monitor on-time delivery and PO discrepancies.
• Analyze inventory levels for indirect materials and address needs to ensure timely delivery.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with Coloplast policies and local regulations.

Conhecimentos

Negotiation

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

ERP systems

MS Excel

MS Office

Analytical mindset

Independent worker

English proficiency

Travel readiness

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in materials, logistics, supply chain management, business administration or related field

Ferramentas

JD Edwards

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Family: Supply & Logistics

Country/Region: Portugal

Responsible for purchasing indirect materials and services in support of the site start up and continual operation, including but not limited to office supplies, maintenance services, spare parts, IT equipment, production operation, facilities, engineering, among others. The main activities are: (1) source suppliers/materials/services; (2) obtain quotations according to company policy; (3) create and send Purchase Orders to suppliers; (4) support finance in resolution of payment discrepancies; (5) follow up arrival of orders; (6) ensure the purchasing compliance is always met.

It is expected that the Indirect Material Buyer is service minded and exercises independent judgment to address material issues, negotiate quarterly and annual buys as required by Global Procurement. Additional responsibilities include reviewing standard and invoice purchase price variances and identifying standard pricing on an annual basis. This role is 85% operational and 15% tactical.

Main Responsibilities

• Sourcing new suppliers and/or indirect materials and services

  Source, negotiate, and purchase indirect materials and services in a cost-effective and timely manner.

  Support Global Procurement on supplier onboarding, including but not limited to request and follow up on master data creation, monitoring adherence to contract terms, conduct local supplier reviews.

  Responsible for supplier agreement negotiations for site-specific suppliers, including pricing and terms.

  Lead sourcing analysis and drive tenders when needed (e.g., Spend, Business award scenarios).

  Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring quality, reliability, and cost effectiveness.

  Address supplier delivery or quality issues immediately and provide feedback to Procurement.

  Obtain quotations and make comparative analysis to select best alternatives; create purchase orders in ORACLE E1 system; follow up order arrival and monitor on-time delivery; resolve any purchase order discrepancy.

  Analyze inventory levels for indirect materials, process PO’s timely to address needs and ensure on-time delivery. This includes a thorough follow-up process after the PO has been placed and take actions to address timely when suppliers are not delivering on time.

• Compliance

  Ensure all procurement activities comply with Coloplast policies and procedures as well as relevant Portugal legal and regulatory requirements.

• Inventory management

  Support the implementation of the EAM purchasing and inventory control process for the site.

  Actively support efforts to streamline activities within the department such as supplier Kanban process, Vendor Managed Inventories and other to be defined.

  Implement programs to improve indirect materials turns compared to a predetermined baseline.

• Cost savings

  Define and implement cost reduction projects for the assigned category spend. Targets will be defined in the goals and objectives each year.

• Cross‑functional collaboration

  Collaborate with Global Procurement in all needed projects and/or activities.

  Collaborate with projects from other departments, acting as a subject matter expert in terms of purchasing and supplier landscape.

Essential Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in materials, logistics, supply chain management, business administration or related field.

Experience: 7–10 years of experience in materials, supply chain management and manufacturing.

Experience: Purchasing MRO’s and other indirect materials and services is mandatory.

Certifications: CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent area plus.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient with ERP systems; JD Edwards knowledge is a plus; proficient with MS Office, advanced user of MS Excel.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• English high level of proficiency, oral and written.
• Travel required – up to 10% per year.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Coloplast is committed to being an inclusive organization, where people bring their differences to work each day, fulfil their potential and have a strong sense of belonging because – and not despite – of their differences. We therefore encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of gender, age, race, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religious belief or physical ability.