Job Description

• Data evidence and treatment in SAP (supplier, material, framework contracts, automatic orders, consignment); Tender and realization of selection processes; Price negotiations with suppliers. Payment term negotiations; Setting delivery plans. Setting automatic order generation from BANF, Creation and maintenance of CEOS catalogues.
• Collect data/spend information on all purchasing activity within the designated area of responsibility, in order to ensure effective sourcing strategy development and cost reduction performance.
• Develop sourcing strategies which meet the needs of the business and provide maximum commercial leverage/service at a local level, whilst optimising cost, quality and service levels on group contracts.
• Take a lead role in negotiating and structuring legally binding contracts/agreements in line with Continental terms and conditions of purchase. These agreements will cover such elements as contract pricing, agreement term, performance requirements, continuous improvement and cost reduction targets. The objective is to optimise /maximise the number of legally binding call off contracts for goods and services within the designated area responsibility.
• Detect and analyse possible local material suppliers in local responsibility, CIP and saving reporting to regional structures, Cooperation with regional NPM purchase in case of joint projects.
• Within the area of responsibility, identify opportunities for improvement in internal costs/efficiencies through leveraging supplier expertise/technology. This may involve developing and presenting new product/service concepts together with suppliers or as part of a multi-functional team.
• Sourcing, contract and price negotiations for all procurement, complex material fields and purchasing projects to contribute to the profitability of the company. Analysis and controlling of contractual agreements to prepare renegotiations/subsequent negotiations, initiate appropriate measures and guarantee supplies. Selection of vendor to get the optimum price benefit
• Manage exceptions under P90.1, Increase the awareness among all the stake holders, requisitioners about the process, ensure compliance with NPM Purchasing processes and guidelines in each sourcing.

Qualifications

Graduation. Technical degree or specialized course in EXIM preferred. 10 to 12 years of practical experience in purchasing. Experience in indirect material procurement preferred. Required experience in Project Management, Process Definition and Implementation and Teamwork skills. Required experience level - leading project.

Additional Information

Deep understanding of procurement processes, material and services category sourcing strategies, operational purchasing and automation using ERP and other e-Procurement tools available in the global marketplace ( Methodical, Specialized ). Experience in various roles related to project definition and implementation, process innovation within procurement and cross-functional experience from employment in other functional areas or companies. Good knowledge of SAP Applications (SAP R/3 MM, SAP SRM, online e-commerce tools in the marketplace). Communication in English Language. Contract related knowledge (e.g. terms and conditions). Negotiation skills. Microsoft Office. Logistics, Warehousing, Freight Forwarding and EXIM knowledge.

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