Strategic Buyer

**Your contribution to something big**:

- Delivery of material field and sub-material field results;
- Develop the specific expertise, including market know-how, sourcing methods and competences, for the defined scope;
- Implement the indirect purchasing processes ensuring compliance requirements;
- Input and implementation of the global strategy in the defined scope;
- Adapt and ensure the specific expertise, including market know-how, sourcing methods and competences within the defined scope;
- Establish and further develop standard processes and tasks within the defined scope;
- Preparation and approval of purchasing decisions / contracts in accordance with the signature regulations;
- Key Account / Stakeholder management as per assigned scope;
- Managing escalations;
- Lean Routines / CIP methods and tools;
- Continous cooperation with the Logistics Centre respectively logistics transport departments;
- Check bundling opportunities within and across countries;
- Lead transport service purchasing related projects - local, up to global scope.

**Qualifications**:
**What distinguishes you**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Management or Industrial Management and best already professional work experience;
- Experience in MS Office (Excel and Power Point)
- Fluent in Business English in speaking and writing. Supportive German and/or French language knowledge (nice to have);
- Negotiation skills and knowledge in negotiation methodologies;
- Cost analysis;
- Willingness to travel;
- Knowledge in Contract law and legal requirements, compliance;
- Project management and moderation skills;
- Flexible and target oriented with motivation to work in an international organization.

**Additional Information**:
**What we offer you**:
Challenges in an international environment | career opportunities in one of the best companies in the world | flexible hours | medical services | discounts for employees | sports and health related activities | canteen | good access to public transports | space for creativity.

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