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Job Summary

Summary:

The “Buyer Indirect” will be based in ……., reporting to ……

This role will be coordinating activities involved with procuring indirect materials.

 

Responsibilities:

• Using different forms of caring- e-auction, sealed, open care.
• Procurement of non-standard materials on aQuire basis.
• Ongoing and close participation with cross-functional teams, the global IP team and the Flex GBS team.
• Processing the requests received in the aQuire system within 48 hours, sending out the request for proposal.
• Compare the offers and select the best one - Cost and Quality.
• Interpreting contracts, dealing with the legal department representative and cross-functional areas, arranging signatures and ensuring mailing.
• Managing the recruitment of suppliers.
• Tracking goods from procurement to receipt.
• Overall management of global projects, knowledge of KPI's and drive to meet them.
• Agile participation in English language conference calls, meetings, representing the IP team
• Constant liaison with suppliers and peers.
• Knowledge of and compliance with the procurement processes defined in the integrated management system.
• Sending out samples, organizing transport with the help of transport managers where necessary.
• Requesting and documenting safety data sheets.
• Continuous monitoring, maintenance and updating of minimum stocks (as part of the job).
• Handling and processing of Titan and AP.
• Preparation and recording of reports.
   

Qualifications:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• Use of the following tools may be required: Office Skills, Comprehensive vision, Strategic thinking, Drive for continuous improvement, Project level thinking, Positive attitude, Proactive, contributing attitude, A sense of control, good communication skills, Precision, Good team work, Business mindset, Defined personality, Integrity, English language skills.

Job Category

Global Procurement & Supply Chain

Required Skills:

Optional Skills:

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