Procurement agent with German and English language (temporary stay in Germany)

Manage local purchase requisitions according to defined strategies and frameworks (mainly for direct categories)
• Manage forecast sent to the supplier
• Manage purchase orders, including collaboration process in POs on requirement
dates and quantities
• Manage reordering tasks after rejection. scraps/damages and collaborate in
secondary flow
• Follow-up and troubleshooting for deliveries, goods receipt, technical/administrative
quality notice.
• Manage stock at vendor for free issue product, and transfer of stock between plants
• Free issue management
• Perform supply chain monitoring through process performance measures and KPls
• Manage and escalate missing part process
• Follow up of parts at reception in warehouse
• Monitor inventory levels and stock returns based on defined targets

• Execute value purchase requisitions
– Identify and advise customer on possible modification from original requests (e.g. more cost efficient alternatives exists)
– Request supplier quotes, follow on and support response for raised questions
– Select a supplier according to the defined strategy in the category
– Execute negotiations to ensure optimal conditions for the client and record savings according to methodology agreed with the client
• Support the client with the optimization of category policies by regular creation / update of category cards, provide input on local spend situation and category practices
• Act as a link between the client users and the vendors
• Ensure proper escalation path in case of business issues identified

• Review of current buying channels and policies incl. historical spend, collection of feedback received from buyers and support with creation of category cards during transition period
• Regular collection of feedback received from buyers / vendors followed by interactive communication with client stakeholders
• Ensure correct tracking and regular / ad hoc reporting based on client request
• Provide on time and relevant feedback regarding business status to team leader, prepare inputs for calls with the client
• Execution of 4eyes check activities, RCA of mistakes and action plan definition Operational Responsibilities
• Responsibility for day-to-day management of strategic buying goods via eRequisition tools, via phone and e-mail - typically from an existing supplier's portfolio to ensure that the KPIs related to these activities are achieved
• Ensure pro-active follow up with all suppliers, respond to their queries errorless and on time
• Liaise with requestors in case of non compliant / non complete requests and request updates/guide to appropriate buying channel, Assists in the identification, assessment and resolution of complex issues/problems
• Escalate queries and issues in line with defined procedures, provide input to Accenture leadership meetings, engage in client discussions to resolve issues

• Role will involve travel and temporary 6 months stay in Bremen,Germany, afterwards standard delivery from Bratislava
• Fluent in written and verbal English
• Fluent in written and verbal German • Proven ability to work on own initiative
• Innovative thinking to deliver and improve Client service while keeping cost focus
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with key clients, team members and colleagues • Strong procurement and communication skills
• Strong process management and improvement skills
• Strong understanding of latest Microsoft Office applications i.e. Word, PowerPoint, Excel

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