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Junior Buyer with German

YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Junior Buyer within the PO execution team ensures timely, accurate and compliant processing of all Procurement Operations transactions assigned to this role.
He/ she reports to the respective PO Execution Team Lead.

Major tasks and responsibilities on this position include:
Responsible for the day to day Procurement operations including issue resolution and Supplier Management for the following process areas:

• Processing of PRs and release of POs to suppliers according to OSP and within quality and time  constraints
• Track and follow up POs and deliveries to ensure security of supply
• Documentation un SAP
• Manage import licenses and (currently not in Operations in Germany) end-use certificates for concerned raw materials
• Manage availability issue resolution in coordination with requisitioners and planners
• Coordinate delivery and quality non conformities in relation with respective plant stakeholders
• Support investigation of root cause analysis on invoice non conformities
• Support the timely follow-up on planning, quality and accounts payable escalations ensuring appropriate commercial relations with the supply base.
• Manage operational supplier performance, on time in full (OTIF)
• Resolve major supply issues and complaints in collaboration with Category Management/ Sourcing

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• High school degree or equivalent experience, preferable in business.
• Approximately 1-2 years of experience in Procurement.
• Some experience in Procurement processes in a complex and international business environment of advantage.
• Basic experience with SAP and typical other IT-tools as a plus.
• Self-disciplined with ability to work independently and under stress and pressure.
• Ability to adapt to new culture and people.
• Strong service orientation: strong commitment to customer orientation and understanding of customer needs and market trends.
• Strong communication skills.
• Business proficient English and German

WHAT WE OFFER

We want our employees to feel at home at Covestro. We provide them with financial security and enable them to enjoy a healthy work-life balance. In addition to this, we are offering a wide range of employee benefits – and we are determined to keep improving them.

Location

Bratislava, Slovakia (Job with occasional home office)

Salary

1 550 EUR/monthThe minimum offered salary is 1550 EUR. The salary can be higher depending on the candidate's skills and experience.

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