Category Support Buyer

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Category Support Buyer- Your future position?
You will be responsible to support category managers in their procurement strategies to optimize costs and reduce supply risk, with a local negotiator role, and also to perform emergency support for Global materials.

In this exciting role, you will:
Sourcing
Strategy

• Support Global Category Managers in implementation of RM sourcing and risk management strategies, focused on local suppliers

• In his/her local/ regional negotiator role, he/she will perform the following roles:

• Analyze market and implement risk management strategies for the portfolio

• Lead sourcing strategy development within cross functional team for key categories
• Drive sourcing strategy implementation by leading major RFQs and key negotiations

Portfolio
Management

• Negotiate contracts with local suppliers
• Select, manage and audit local suppliers
• Manage pre approval localization workflows for raw materials distribution into site
• Own key supplier relationships for materials sourced locally and lead resolution of supplier conflicts escalated by GBS
• Communicate any forthcoming changes in demand/specifications to local suppliers
• Ensure adequate contract cover for raw materials with local negotiator role
• Ensure supplier compliance to contracts for raw materials with local negotiator role
• Ensure supplier performance at target levels for raw materials with local negotiator role

Stakeholder Relationship

• Communicate to category managers and other key internal stakeholders any change in local market conditions which may affect the Business
• Actively support local implementation of responsible sourcing projects and provide relevant information to the Procurement Sustainability Manager when needed

Cost
Optimization

• Identify opportunities for portfolio and cost optimization and actively involve creation and manufacturing in development of optimization plans for the site
• Initiate and/or drive projects in localization of RM sourcing in agreement with category managers
• Develop and/or drive cost reduction projects for raw materials with local negotiator role
• Provide price forecasts and information on market trends for key commodities relevant to country where position is based

Emergency
Support

• Perform emergency spot buy on behalf of category mangers, for globally managed raw materials in the country where position is based

You?
Are you someone who wants to grow and shape your own world? Who needs a new challenge and bring excellent contribution to the company? Then come and join us - and impact your world.
Your professional profile includes:

• Possess a Bachelor Degree in relevant field
• 3 years and above experience in Procurement or related functional experience
• Possess experience working in Flavours and Fragrances, FMCG or chemical industries
• Fluency in English and local language(s)
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Adaptability to fast changing business requirements
• Passion for success with a high energy level

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people's lives.

You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.

Every essence of you enriches our world.

Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners.

Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.