Strategic Buyer Symrise Iberica
SYMRISE
- Parets del Vallès, Barcelona
- Permanente
- Tiempo completo
- Define regional strategic sourcing strategy across pre-defined Flavor categories/ sub-categories, in alignment with tasks allocated between Global and Regional Procurement Managers/ Buyers
- Monitor business impact and risks of regional sourcing strategy. Connect with business community on category where needed.
- Directly manage, supervise and coach the team(2) : Procurement / Inbound Planner
- Negotiate commercial and supply positions for defined raw materials. Identifies and negotiates regional/local supply agreements where appropriate.
- Coordinates volume forecast, market analysis and trend information in line with global best practices and category split.
- Participates in S&OP process and raises awareness to appropriate levels in the organization regarding supply/demand concerns.
- Approve new SKU registration as is needed
- Source and approve new external / 3rd party sources (as required) and subsequent SAP PIR setup.
- Identify and implement initiatives to improve external / 3rd party supplier base supply security and TCO.
- Support team in identifying existing / potential issues and improvement opportunities before managing them via dedicated action plan(s).
- Develop business relationships within key supplier accounts to manage performance, quality improvement, productivity, and service level.
- On top the Team Lead will be responsible for Strategic Procurement including Negotiations as well as approx.. 25 % of Inbound Planning tasks
- Degree in Procurement/Purchasing, Food Science, or related field.
- At least 5 years job experience in strategic procurement.
- Demostrated high leadership skills : developing, coaching and the ability to positively challenge is a key attribute/skill of this role
- Strong understanding of strategic procurement processes, methods, and tools.
- Experience in a matrix organisation.
- Strategic thinker with a conceptual approach.
- Experience in project management and transformation
- Good prioritisation and structured way of working.
- Open and pro-active communicator, good presentation skills.
- Ability to interact in an appropriate manner to the target group and curious about intercultural contexts.
- Negotiation skills even in complex environments.
- Computer skills: MS Office (proficient with Excel & PPT especially), SAP.
- Fluent English mandatory, spanish advanced. Other languages are an advantatge.
- Willingness to travel
- Interesting salary package
- Flexible working time
- Development opportunities
- Canteen in our facilities
- Health insurance
- Life insurance