Job Opportunities IM&S Senior Site Buyer

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IM&S Senior Site Buyer– Your future position? (1 year contract- renewable)

Develop and implement business procurement strategies and plans in line with company objectives for the country/site to optimise costs, both P&L and balance sheet (working capital, creditors terms and stock arrangements) and to identify and reduce risk.

Manages the procurement of Indirect Materials & Services (IM&S) in Indonesia. This includes sourcing, contract negotiation, pricing agreement, project management and collaboration with cross-functional.

In this exciting role, you will:

• Drive procurement process by developing intimate knowledge of selected commodity markets through conducting market research and analysis, personal contacts with suppliers, brokers and any other sources of market information.
• Analyze trends and market movements for use in making sound procurement decisions.
• Furnish market conditions, pricing, shortages or technical information to Procurement Managers and makes recommendations.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement strategies to optimize procurement process.
• Co-ordinate, oversee and review the procurement process, software and system.
• Integrate the IM&S processes so as to conform to the guidelines developed within the SAP and SRM system.
• Maintain existing SRM catalogues and drive the implementation of new SRM catalogues
• Advise and assist other functions in the evaluation and pricing of alternative materials. Advise on trade practices, pricing, market conditions, delivery terms, and utilization of technical services of vendors.
• Drive vendor selection and consolidation
• Solicit and analyze quotes, negotiate prices and delivery terms and investigate invoice discrepancies.
• Initiate search for new or alternative materials or products. Investigates and approves the facilities, quality and financial responsibility of potential suppliers.

Your professional profile includes:

• Possess a Bachelors in Business or any relevant education background
• 5-7 years experience as Buyer/Senior Buyer or similar role in Procurement
• Understanding of procurement processes
• Proficient in procurement software and strong computer skills (SAP, SRM, Microsoft Office)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and able to work with people across different levels and areas.
• Strong Project Management skills and good understanding of procurement process
• Strong negotiation skills to drive positive result
• Meticulous with analytical mindset, strong organizing and time management skills.
• Result oriented and able to work independently
• Open for a 1 year contract role (Renewable)

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Every essence of you enriches our world.

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