Buyer

We are searching for a talented BUYER who share our values, with innovative capacity for working with us by integrating in a diverse team that work together.

What will you be doing in this role?

This position will have the following responsibilities :

• Executes direct / indirect materials purchasing and procurement for given sites, in accordance with replenishment, logistics footprints and inventory control as approved by Supply Chain.
• Responsible for issuing Purchase orders to ensure on time and right quantity material availability at the Supply Chain agreed price and conditions using ETS approved vendors.

Responsibilities and deliverables include :

• Manage relationships with suppliers in his scope of responsibility while driving efficiencies and cost reductions.
• Deploy contracts, standard terms & conditions, preferred payment terms and Incoterms, in conformance with business objectives and strategies set by Supply Chain.
• Issue Purchase Orders and follow up with approval compliance process, Open PO reports communication to suppliers in support of materials expediting and inventory control.
• Ensure Material Availability with correct timing to support Site production
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (eg. Technical dept.) and engage with vendors to coordinate production and shipping activities and to resolve complaints or eliminate delays.
• Identify and execute possibility of negotiation coming from Purchase Requisitions Analysis
• Manage and mitigate supplier price increase request
• Ensure Inventory stock levels availability
• Define, in agreement with the relevant Category Leaders, the correct replenishment strategy for the different material / suppliers

Work Experience & Education Requirements

Education and experience

• A Bachelor of Science degree in technical, engineering or business discipline is preferred; Master’s degree a plus.
• 5+ years of professional experience in procurement and material management roles preferred.

Personality traits and practical experience

• Must have outstanding numerical, quantitative analytical thinking, organizational abilities and project management and negotiation skills.
• Experience in resolving materials flow issues, within a matrix functional organization.
• Ability to influence others & build productive, motivated, committed, high performance teams.
• Strong demonstrated ability for discipline and highly self-motivated for working on repetitive and routine tasks independently and under pressure, while achieving high standard results.
• Ability to build, develop and maintain positive working relationships both internally and externally.
• Ability for high problem identification and problem resolution, demonstrated ability to make sound judgment and decisions.
• A pronounced customer-centric focus, performance accountability, innovation & adaptability, positive energy, respect & teamwork and absolute integrity (winning right).