Strategic Purchaser (m/f/d), Procurement Direct Material
Core
Develop and implement international sourcing strategies for direct material product groups, building supplier networks and driving business performance.
Role type
Strategic Purchaser (Procurement)
Builds
Global sourcing strategy and sustainable supply base for direct materials
Domain
Industrial trading / Chemical products
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiation, market analysis, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) approach, ERP/e-Procurement systems
Preferred skills
Cross-functional collaboration, cost-saving initiatives, digital sourcing tools
Technologies
ERP, e-Procurement solutions
Responsibilities
Develop international sourcing strategies, analyze supply markets and cost structures, manage supplier contracts and lifecycle, lead commercial negotiations, drive cross-functional sourcing projects, implement cost-saving initiatives, review and approve invoices
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC