We are seeking for a Strategic Buyer for the metal-fabrication category who will responsible for managing the procurement process and supplier relationships to ensure cost-effective sourcing and timely delivery of high-quality metal-fabricated components.
This role involves conducting market research, negotiating contracts, and developing strategic sourcing plans.

What we offer:

What We Offer:

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Tasks and Qualifications:

This is What You Will do in This Role:

Procure direct materials for Metal fabrication, Machining, Aluminum categories using an electronic bidding tool

Prepare Business Cases and Total Cost Ownership files to support commercial decisions

Identify and drive cost reduction initiatives through PPV VAVE/scale negotiations/New suppliers development

Formulate procurement strategies and plans / executes multifunctional projects

Perform risk analysis identification under its supply base with action plans to mitigate it, and communicate it to stakeholders

Support Category Lead with the identification, research, evaluation and selection of suppliers

Support Category Lead with the negotiation of Master Supplier Agreements, CAPEX acquisition and other Agreements.

Ensure suppliers capacity to hit materials demand based on forecasts, needs informed by Tactical Team

Reports results of established KPIs (OTD, price variation, savings) to Procurement Leadership  

Perform Quarterly Business Reviews with key suppliers, manage suppliers’ relationship

Set all parameters in SAP to place POs, and setting agreements as well

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in related field

+3 years of experience in Direct Procurement / Commodities executing sourcing activities (sourcing 5 steps methodology, RFQs, TCOs)

Proficient English

Microsoft Office (Excel, Power Point)

Experience using SAP or other ERPs

APICSs certification in CPIM, CSCP or CLTD

GUnderstands and interprets CAD drawings

Commodities Indexation

Sourcing 5 steps

Negotiation

Analytical

Critical Thinking

Strategies formulation

Effective communication

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