Assistant Buyer

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

Execute tactical buying of low-value items within the given thresholds, including conducting supplier identification from preferred suppliers list, negotiation, and supplier selection; deliver sourcing results to contribute to saving targets while ensuring that Service Level Agreements with the business are being met; Support procurement automation by continuously seeking opportunities to increase catalog coverage.

Key Responsibilities:

· Execution of tactical buying process within a defined lower threshold

· Conduct e-Sourcing events in Ariba Sourcing

· Initiate order signature process and follow-up on distribution to supplier

· Approve/modify/Reject POs related to Tactical Buying

· Based on Category Director and manager guidance, execute RfQs, for potential catalog items including contracting based on standard contract templates

· Support automated buying channel introductions by facilitating the interaction between suppliers and Content Specialists

· Ensure compliance throughout the entire process

Key Relationships:

· GBS NTP

· NTP Management

· Market NTP Teams in EM

· Procurement Excellence

· Category Managers

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Ability to read, write and communicate in English

· Knowledge of sourcing strategies, approaches, and methods

· Knowledge of contract management, compliance management, and analytics

· Good ability to analyze specifications and influence demand

· Communication skills and the capability to independently interact with different stakeholders

· Action-oriented and solution-minded team player with a high degree of self-management

· Pro-active mindset in terms of identifying opportunities to drive automation

· Curious and growth mindset; keen to learn and approach subjects outside of comfort zone, look beyond the obvious

· Experience in a Shared Service environment or similar is a plus

· Experience with SAP Ariba Sourcing is an advantage

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

· A bachelor’s or master’s degree with an emphasis on the areas of business, economics, finance, procurement or legal, or comparable professional education

· General business experience, preferably in the Procurement area (low to mid-level spend) in a middle sized or large organization

· Basic experience within supplier selection, negotiation, and contracting area is obligatory.