Indirect Material and Services Buyer

Indirect Material and Services Buyer

Objective:

Execute operational purchasing of IDM&S to support country/factories. Support the implementation of strategic sourcing results in the country/factories and promote the operational efficiency in the countries. Work closely with the internal stakeholders and execute local purchasing activities. Implement contracts, agreements, and new processes.

Responsibilities:

• Perform local purchasing according to defined strategies and frameworks:
• Negotiate and sign local agreements up to a regionally defined and agreed upon value,
• Review purchase requisitions and identify sources of supply for spot buys,
• Advice internal customers on procurement issues, providing support and guidance at all stages of the procurement cycle,

• Participate as required in global and regional strategic sourcing projects
• Participate in local sourcing initiatives
• Run their operations according to the SKF Code of Conduct, Environment Health & Safety (EHS), and Quality Policies, and work according to the SKF Quality Management System. If the operation is EHS certified, work according to the SKF EHS Management System.

Skills:

• Analytical Skills, Prioritization, Negotiation Skills, Conflict Management

Requirements:

• Education required: Bachelor's degree on Industrial Engineer, Business or any Relevant.
• Minimum 4 years of experience Automotive
• Fluent English.
• Negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Desired knowledge: XA-Citrix MAPICS, ARIBA, SAP.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.