Global Commodity Buyer

The individual is responsible to identify, initiate, negotiate, control and maintain external national and international sources to deliver uninterrupted material and services for the entire organization, within the boundaries of an established mandate. The Comodity Buyer will be Responsible for the sourceing vendors, approval and delivery of strategic sourcing projects and cost reducing process / supplier improvement projects, and the Source to Contract process working closely with project stakeholders.

Detailed tasks include, but are not limited to:
• Together with appropriate departments, compile the Bid Package (description, specification, performance indicators, targets, drawings, designs, Terms and Conditions, etc.)
• Prepare/Release Approved supplier List (Identify and manage potential and existing industry sources, facilitate relevant validations such as audits, background checks, site visits and supplier presentations);
• Solicit bids and compile recommendations and conduct/participate the negotiation phase.
• Lead negotiations and conclude contract establishment (Master Purchase Orders) in a timely manner.
• Monitor performance delivery forecasts and takes action where required.
• Reconcile variances between Purchase Order and invoice.
• Perform other duties as required.

On an ongoing basis, the individual is responsible to:
• Facilitate disputes between the Supplier and the organization.
• Monitor markets and forecast appropriate changes that affect pricing, delivery and quality, compile relevant actions and recommendations to minimize negative market conditions and capitalize on positive market trends.
• Identify and capitalize continuously cost savings opportunities.
• Identify, validate and introduce process and product innovation from the supply industry into the organization.
• Monitor Supplier Performance and take actions where required.
• Monitor changing market conditions and perceptions and introduce relevant actions in the organization (diversity, environmental policy, corporate citizenship, etc).
• Optimizing and managing stock levels according to KPIs.
• Tracking production volume and tracking demand patterns.
• Material life cycle management.
• Fulfill special projects and campaign assignment tasks and duties as assigned from time to time.

•Competitive remuneration - financial and non-financial incentives are to be discussed/negotiated
•Orientation on individual talent and its development
•Possibility for career advancements based on results and passion
•Home office (max 2-3days)
•Cafeteria benefits (yearly contribution, well-being contribution)
•Supplementary pension savings contribution
•Wide training & self-development options
•Others

Chemical industry, manufacture of pharmaceutical products

Production of materials for pharmaceutical and food industry segment.