Procurement Established Expert & Strategic Buyer

Responsibilities:Strategy & GovernanceConducting regular market research & analysis for own categoriesSupport global/regional category manager to define strategies based on relevant market research and analysisResponsible for strategy implementation according to defined activities by global/regional category strategyConsulting global strategy development in similar categories within area as well as in the regionsDevelopment and implementation of local strategiesProcurement Business PartneringFull authority in supplier selection, negotiation and contracting of local frame conditions with suppliers (prices, TCO, payment terms, quality levels, etc.) for own categories towards objectives agreed with the demand owner or set by global/regional initiatives along the defined category roadmapContract management (coordination with legal depart., identifying need for templates, drafting templates together with legal dept. etc.)Continuously monitoring the related activities for opportunities to maximize Proc value contributionPerformance ManagementResponsible for performance of total spend in own categoryTimely documentation of relevant procurement KPI data (e.g. savings) as well as regular aggregation of data in order to manage the performance within own areaProcurement Processes & SystemsResponsible for compliance with legal requirements, BDF Proc and non-Proc procedures within own negotiations and contractsMaintenance and quality assurance of relevant master data for supported negotiation/contracting processes (e.g. category spends, contractual terms, supplier data) Actively drive process development with regards to standardization, efficiency and automation (incl. application of new technologies, implementation of purchase-related processes, methods and systems) and monitor process adherenceContent management of E-catalogues, and other automated order channels in order to increase automationSupplier ManagementEnsuring proper supplier selection (e.g. financial health, process knowhow, etc.) to minimize supply risks for the affiliates of BDFActively managing supplier relationships to ensure suppliers are able and willing to fulfill BDF supply requirementsActively working with suppliers to achieve innovative solutionsComplaint management for Suppliers under his/her responsibilityRequirements:Minimum of 5 years of industry experience3 years of procurement experienceSupplier market industry and advantageEnglish, Business fluent and others are advantageCommunication and interpersonal skillPro-active pragmatic, cost consciousness, creative, result driven