Objectives
Well-functioning purchasing team; timely and flawless execution of short- and long-term tasks
Correctly purchased and intime stocked defect free materials and parts
Main Responsibilities
- manage clear and effective split of responsibility at the purchasing team
- set up and regularly evaluate short-term targets and long-term goals of the team members based on company strategy and goals
- ensure systematic and effective process with information system, automate purchasing process and minimize non-added-value administrative (internally, externally)
- hold regular meetings with suppliers to establish and improve long term, trusting relationships
- monitor suppliers lead times and identify bottleneck and/or areas for improvements
- establish open lines of communication with internal departments
- support purchasers with new supplier sourcing initiatiaves & ideas
- support personal growing of all team-members
- manage all aspects of supplier performance, including quality, cost operations, service, and technology
- create and revise purchase policies and procedures with suppliers
- manage contracts and agreements , and organize & maintain a database of all company suppliers
- establish and implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize internal & external administrative processes & deliver sustainable long term value
- project management: cost analysis, price negotiation, recommendations, identify opportunities for cost saving, establish preferred suppliers, contracts, KPIʼs & co-ordinate supplier assessments
- project management: sourcing & transition to new suppliers
Skills
- positive mind set
- at least 5 years experience in costing & purchase
- management experience – at least with small team
- strong numerical and analytical skills
- highly proficient in Microsoft Office (excel, word, etc.)
- experience with some of ERP systems (Helios, SAP, Karat, Max, MS-Nav, or similar)
- consistent, adaptable to change, with highly effective problem – solving skills
- excellent verbal, written & communications skills in English
- highly motivated & organized with good time management skills. Strong ability to plan and forecast
- able to work independently managing day to day functions