Responsibilities

This role requires a Procurement Specialist who will also provide support for Purchasing processes during contract renewal period, shifting their focus throughout the year.

Role description

• Reviews, analyzes and processes incoming purchase requisitions

• Coordinates purchasing activities in a cost effective and timely manner

• Requests quotes from suppliers for purchase of specific services

• Responsible for purchasing and procurement data input and integrity

• Performs cost analysis and volume planning for external services

• Monitors the cost and scope of suppliers to negotiate highest quality at best value

• Develops new supply sources where vendors and suppliers are no longer competitive

• May recommend cost saving proposals including alternative sourcing

• Sources suppliers and supplier qualification,

• Sources, negotiates, and procures service contracts in support of our OneSource Enterprise contracts and asset management portfolio.

• Identifies appropriate service coverage for different customers or types of equipment and opportunities to expand our service platform strategy.

• Conducts routine supplier meetings to develop and maintain supplier relationship.

• Interacts closely with suppliers and Quality to resolve quality issues.

• Uses data to drive decisions and provide market/competitive feedback while supporting the field organization and providing visibility and accessibility to supplier metrics, tools and processes.

Requirements

• 3+ years of procurement experience.

• Must have a proven record of strong negotiation skills and buying strategies culminating in positive financial results.

• Thorough knowledge of developing, deploying and awarding service contracts (RFP).

• Deep understanding of vendor/supplier communications and best practices.

• Proven ability to ensure cost effective services arrangements.

• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work independently as well as within a team.

• Excellent motivational, communication (oral/written), presentation and influencing skills.

• Must possess confidence and assertiveness

• Excellent critical thinking/ analytical and problem solving skills.

• Strong execution and follow through.

• Fluent English.

• German language knowledge will be a plus.

What we offer:

• Private healthcare including dental care – MEDICOVER,

• Life and long-term disability insurance,

• MyBenefit Cafeteria system,

• Multisport Card,

• Social Fund Subsidies,

• Home Office allowance,

• Tuition reimbursement,

• Referral awards,

• Internal career development opportunities in multiple business areas,

• Day off to celebrate your birthday, and up to 3 additional days of vacation by length of service in the company.

Join our Team!

We are strongly committed to the development of your career and giving you opportunities to learn and grow.

We make a difference for you while you make a difference in the world!