Operational Buyer

Responsibilities / Tasks· Processes purchase orders and follows expediting process· Clarifies issues with suppliers· Communicates with suppliers regarding demand, volume and delivery times, reduction of transaction cost, etc.· Executes purchasing processes following guiding principles from category management· Supports Finance with invoice verification· Onboards the supplier base, manages and updates data in systems· Executes purchasing processes based on framework agreements· Follows processes, guidelines and procurement policies· Strives for automation and digitalization practices and tool improvement· Ensures cost, availability, innovation, and quality within the sourcing plan creation and execution· Ensures compliance with procurement processes, policies and other statutory requirements within category· Accountable for agreed KPIs and their reporting· Price lists management· Coordinates , manages and controls materials shipments· Interacts with Vendors, Production, QA, Production Planner, Shipping, Technical Dept. and other company colleagues to ensure constant information and material availability· Suppliers management to fulfill on time delivery KPI· Development of relationships between GEA and business partners· Implement industrial standards and best practices· Focus on continuous improvement and efficiency· Analyse and proactive use of Materials Requirements Program (MRP) and other systems to determine raw materials/Items needs for production/spare partsYour Profile / Qualifications· Experience in operational procurement roles· Essential ability to work in team, even in a stressful environment· Good knowledge of ERP system (SAP preferred)· Work experience in complex organizations (welcome)· Negotiation experience (welcome)· Cost and data analysis· Exposure to manufacturing/service operations· English (fluent) · Financial and Business understanding· Analytical skills· Ability to work in matrix organization

· Problem solving skills· Takes ownership of the work, successes and failures· Good interpersonal and communication skills· MS Office good knowledge· Knowledge of shipping , customs clearance and logistic process (welcome)· Availability to short business tripDid we spark your interest?Then please click apply above to access our guided application process.SummaryLocation: ParmaType: Full time

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