Role PurposeDrives, leads, implements the development of a regional supply base for global needs in all categories. Follows and support all procurement activities in a dedicated regionMain AccountabilitiesReports solid line to CPO, Vice President
Drives market scouting and identify potential suppliers based on input from Category management plan or at own initiative
Build market intelligence for the allocate region
Analyses all potential relevant suppliers in the allocated region for all procurement categories.
Drive analysis of risk and opportunities for potential suppliers on behalf of category managers including first level quality checks and support the supplier on-boarding process
Report potential sourcing opportunities, capacities as well as potential ramp-up timing
Negotiate terms, conditions and collaboration contracts with potential suppliers in collaboration with the Category Managers
Coordinate and report all activities with/ to the procurement directors
Challenge category managers on existing supply base within allocated regions
Support price negotiations with or on behalf of CMs and LBs
Support and follows up on sourcing implementation (first test) and execution of actual purchase orders and projects at supplier locations
Drives corrective and improvement measures with suppliers when neededKnowledge, Skills, ExperienceMaster degree (e.g. Cand. Merc.) or bachelor (e.g. HD in Logistics / Supply Chain Management), or similar theoretical level or experience
Proven competencies and experience in procurement in industrial project industries
In-depth knowledge of procurement and global sourcing
Excellence commercial/financial understanding
Proven negotiation skills including IP and Business rights protection
Project management experience is a plus
Understanding for highly engineered solution
5-7 years experience in international organizationKey Functional CompetenciesNegotiation
New supplier onboarding
Supplier Management and Development
Risk management
Learning and Development
Project Management
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