Indirect Purchasing Category Expert_GS
Core
Managing indirect purchasing strategies, supplier relationships, and contract negotiations for machinery and equipment across regional plants.
Role type
Senior Indirect Purchasing Category Expert
Builds
Supplier management programs, optimized procurement processes, and cost-saving contracts for internal customers.
Domain
Industrial Technology / Supply Chain Management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Indirect purchasing strategy, supplier management, contract negotiation, RfQ process management, cost analysis, SRM system proficiency, quality management principles.
Preferred skills
Machinery and equipment buying experience, supplier development expertise, supply chain optimization.
Technologies
SRM systems, IT tools for indirect purchasing.
Responsibilities
Conduct market research and tenders for sub-material fields; manage supplier relationships including evaluation and elimination; negotiate contracts and resolve escalation cases; execute RfQ processes; perform cost analysis and data consolidation for demand management.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC