The purpose of this role is to administer all purchasing activities within an assigned area. Responsible for negotiation and documentation of assigned contracts, and obtaining goods and services at best value. Fosters relations, provides technical and specialized support to requesters.
1. Complete required work on assigned requests including price analysis, vendor analysis and follow-up of the least complex and least costly purchases to see that orders are delivered timely, accurately, and at best value
2. Provide service to requestors by explaining policy, resolving issues of limited complexity, expediting, providing product information and support of general nature.
3. Source required goods and services through the entire process with guidance from supervisor.
4. Complete special projects of limited complexity as assigned.
5. Supplier relationship and Partner relationship management: fosters good relations with suppliers and partners.
6. Required Qualifications: BA or equivalent combination of education and experience in areas such as in supply chain, purchasing, or commercial operations, including candidates with transferable experience from operations, finance, logistics, analyzing suppliers and supply markets, or vendor management is preferred.
7. Developing professional with commensurate understanding and experience in application of effective purchasing principles.
8. High command in English is required. Any additional European languages will be a plus.