Buyer - Raw materials

Responsibilities :

• Responsible for raw material call-off timing decisions to secure raw material availability
• Material simulation and responsibility to ensure sufficient supply of materials based on current stock and future material demand.
• Contributes to the development of operational procurement processes and category team work
• Purchase order and delivery schedule planning and placing within the frame agreements given by Category Manager, Strategic Purchaser or Regional Procurement Manager
• Responsibility of keeping the inventory levels and rotation within the target range
• Delivery control and order confirmation handling
• Frequent communication with suppliers regarding deliveries
• Minor claim handling
• Invoice error handling
• Input for intracompany material flow management (in cooperation with logistics)
• Escalates supply issues and risks to regional procurement and category manager
• Ensures that regional sourcing activities are carried out in compliance with local laws, as well as company approved policies, processes and instructions.
• Delivers on assigned KPI’s and targets for raw material procurement, including but not limited to service and delivery accuracy, invoice auto matching, inventory turns, etc.

Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business Management, Purchasing / Supply Chain Management or related field. 
• 3-5 years of experience in operational procurement within a global manufacturing organization.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to work independently and under pressure
• Ability to conduct routine tasks with meticulous approach and attention to detail
• Must be able to make decisions with insufficient information regarding material demand
• Must be able to make decisions regarding purchase order timing and delivery schedule to secure sufficient supply of materials
• Must be able to make decisions regarding purchase price (within the approval limits)
• Strong data analysis skills with proficiency with MS-office and the ability to learn new systems 
• Professional verbal and written skills
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Attention to detail