Assistant Buyer - German Speaker

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 EMEA/LAM/NAM
• Procurement Excellence
• Category Managers

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to read, write and communicate in English and German
• 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.