Senior Buyer

Beiersdorf AG; Stamford (CT); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Beiersdorf AG is seeking a Senior Buyer for North America Indirect procurement. This role requires a Bachelor’s Degree and strategic procurement experience, focusing on supplier management and contract negotiation. The position supports global strategies, aiming to maximize procurement value and improve supplier relationships in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Generous and flexible PTO policy

Paid Parental Leave

Comprehensive Wellness and Benefits program

Cash Balance Plan

401k match

Dynamic work model

Qualifications

• 4+ years of strategic procurement experience required, preferably with indirect goods.
• Experience in Consumer Packaged Goods is a plus.
• Demonstrated use of sourcing tools and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for performance of total spend in own category.
• Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and contracting.
• Manage supplier relationships and compliance.

Skills

Negotiation

Category analysis

Market research

Stakeholder management

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in business / marketing

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

Strategy & Governance

• Conducting regular market research and analysis for own categorie
• Support global/regional strategies and define local strategies based on relevant market research and analysi
• Consulting global strategy development in similar categories within area as well as in the region
• Development and implementation of local/regional strategies in alignment with Team Lead

Procurement Business Partnering

• Full authority in supplier selection, negotiation and contracting of local/regional frame conditions with suppliers (prices, TCO, payment terms, quality levels, etc.) for own categories towards objectives agreed with the Tea
• Lead or set by global/regional initiatives along the defined category roadmap
• Contract management (coordination with legal depart., identifying need for templates, drafting templates together with legal dept. etc.
• Negotiate, review and maintain all contracts and Master Service Agreements & Supply Agreements within areas of defined spend responsibilit
• Continuously monitoring the related activities for opportunities to maximize Procurement value contributio
• Collaborate with demand owners on business strategies and or project objectives to select the best suppliers with the most cost effective and or value-added solution
• Identify and implement cost savings and continuous improvement initiatives

Performance Management

• Responsible for performance of total spend in own category
• Timely documentation of relevant Procurement KPI data (e.g. savings) as well as regular aggregation of data to manage the performance within own assigned area of responsibility

Procurement Processes & Systems

• Responsible for compliance with legal requirements, Beiersdorf Procurement and non-Procurement procedures within own negotiations and contracts
• Maintenance and quality assurance of relevant master data for supported negotiation/contracting processes (e.g. category spends, contractual terms, supplier data)
• Actively drive process development with regards to standardization, efficiency and automation (incl. application of new technologies, implementation of purchase-related processes, methods and systems) and monitor process adherence
• Content management of eCatalogues, and other automated order channels to increase automation
• Provide operational support as needed for the systematic ordering of materials and services thru the defined “Purchase to Pay” process.
• Support various administrative procurement tasks as required (i.e. organizational training, process documentation, reporting, etc.)
• Perform SRM and SAP local key user responsibilities for both US & Canada

Supplier Management

• Ensuring proper supplier selection (e.g. financial health, process knowhow, etc.) to minimize supply risks for the affiliates of Beiersdorf
• Actively managing supplier relationships to ensure suppliers are able and willing to fulfill Beiersdorf supply requirements
• Actively managing suppliers’ escalations timely as necessary, as needed
• Complaint management for suppliers under his/her responsibility

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in business / marketing or equivalent
• 4 plus years strategic procurement experience, preferred category experience in “Indirect” goods and services.
• Experience in Consumer Packaged Goods or related field a plus
• Demonstrable use of best in class sourcing tools and techniques (RFI, RFQ, category analysis and market research)
• Proven experience in negotiating, contract review, supplier management principles and project management
• Ability to work well within a cross-functional team in highly collaborative work environment
• Experience working in fast paced environment with evolving deadlines
• Proven strong stakeholder management skills
• Demonstrated passion for procurement and driving of continuous improvement initiatives
• Critical thinking skills, ability to find solutions to complex problems without guidance
• Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrates accountability for actions, learns from mistakes and applies takeaways
• Excellent communication skills, ability to communicate at all levels
• Strong influencing skills
• Demonstrates natural curiosity and is a continuous learner
• Microsoft suite of tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of SRM/SAP/ERP/ E-Sourcing (Ariba)/Power BI systems desirable

Caring for skin means caring for people

It all started with a pharmacist and a dream almost 140 years ago. Today, Beiersdorf is a global company with iconic brands — Coppertone, Aquaphor, Eucerin and NIVEA — focused on providing innovative, clinically-proven and safe skin and sun care solutions to more than 500 million consumers in over 200 countries — making people feel comfortable in their own skin.

At Beiersdorf, we care beyond skin. We care for people — our employees, our customers, our consumers, and our communities — and our planet. We know that diversity of thought, backgrounds, experience, and perspective enriches our culture and cultivate innovation and ingenuity. We know that responsibly sourced, sustainable products and packaging make for a more sustainable future. And we know that when your skin feels better, you feel better.

A welcoming workplace that offers personal and professional growth for all individuals

At Beiersdorf, you’ll find:

• A welcoming workplace that fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging where every team member feels valued, respected, and supported
• Forward-thinking teams that enjoy challenging work and the ability to make an impact
• A dynamic community of life-long learners that values foresight, competence, and the ability to learn as well as hard skills and established expertise
• A purpose-led company that cares about your personal and professional development with the right balance of structure and flexibility to thrive
• A collaborative culture that leads with care, trust, simplicity, and courage
• Unique benefits that consider the whole person

We understand that you have a life outside of work, and we support you with unique benefits including:

• Generous and flexible PTO policy
• Paid Parental Leave
• Comprehensive Wellness and Benefits program
• Cash Balance Plan (similar to a pension)
• 401k match
• Growing number of Employee Resource Groups or affinity groups - to foster meaningful connections and belonging with other colleagues
• Dynamic work model – a hybrid of in-office collaboration and remote focused work day

OVERVIEW:

The Senior Buyer- North America Indirect is responsible for the definition & deployment of category strategies for North America spend in synchronization with global & regional category strategies based on related business priorities, strategic SC and procurement frameworks (e.g. ways of working in matrix) and continuous alignment with relevant business stakeholders within the organization to maximize effective Business Partnering. Responsible for contract handling, negotiation and all procurement activities for assigned North America spend and suppliers within the attended Indirect categories, against the overall target to maximize the procurement value contribution (e.g. cost development, supply security, improved services, agility, innovation etc.) leveraging the full range of options available in the market. Responsible for compliance with procurement standards and processes as well as driving supplier relationship management. This role will be based out of the US headquarters in Stamford, CT. and subject to the Hybrid working policy which does require three days in the office.

We are looking for an individual who can hit the ground running (‘check all the boxes’) and may also bring a unique blend of competence and capabilities that can grow into a role and/or bring new skills to the team. Key deliverables of the role will include but are not limited to the following:

Additional information

At Beiersdorf, we value diversity and aim to provide equal opportunities to all of our applicants – regardless of e.g. gender, sexual identity, nationality, ethnicity, religion or ideology, disability or age. We would therefore ask you to include only information and data in your documents which are relevant for the assessment of your application (e.g. curriculum vitae with relevant references and certificates). For instance, please feel free to upload your CV without a picture.

Beiersdorf North America - Recent Awards

• Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company Outlook (2021, 2024, 2025)
• Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company Culture (2023, 2024)
• Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company Compensation (2020, 2022-2024)
• Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company Perks and Benefits (2024)
• Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company for Happiness (2022,2023-2024)
• Winner of Comparably's Award for Best CEO / General Manager (2020, 2024)
• Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Sales Team (2023, 2024)
• Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Leadership Teams (2020, 2021, 2023)
• Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company for Diversity (2022)

Check us out on Comparably: https://www.comparably.com/companies/beiersdorf

Having trouble applying? Go to www.BeiersdorfUSA.com to search our careers page. Beiersdorf is an Equal Opportunity Employer.