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R Schowalter
Rocky
Schowalter
63559 McClure Via
San Francisco
CA
+1 (555) 153 9156
63559 McClure Via
San Francisco
CA
Phone
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+1 (555) 153 9156
Experience
Experience
Los Angeles, CA
Lead Buyer
Los Angeles, CA
Streich and Sons
Los Angeles, CA
Lead Buyer
- Develop and manage relationship with suppliers and track/develop their performance
- Develops and manages data driven commodity strategies to attain year over year cost reductions and quality/delivery improvements
- Provides work leadership and process mentoring to other Procurement personnel
- Develop and train subordinates to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures
- Monitor supplier performance to quality, delivery, cost, innovation and working capital objectives
- Develop, deliver, maintain, and assist in the implementation of best practice Supply Chain processes, policies, and templates
- Creates purchase orders and supply agreements. Ensures transactions are managed in seamless process from order entry through invoice payment
Los Angeles, CA
POS Lead Buyer
Los Angeles, CA
Wyman, Koss and Hegmann
Los Angeles, CA
POS Lead Buyer
- Closely work with sourcing project representatives (Project Sourcing Manager, etc...)
- Management of initial issues before escalation to line manager
- Inputs provider/contributor for order placement
- Support of Commodity Manager in tender phase
- Ensure work package sheet commitment respect
- Lead supplier QCD performance reviews
- Effective teamwork with internal customers and stakeholders in problem solving
present
Dallas, TX
Global Lead Buyer
Dallas, TX
Moen-Turcotte
present
Dallas, TX
Global Lead Buyer
present
- Develop supplier ‘best in class’ performance through
- Perform regular and structured reviews of strategies and network strategic actions
- Validate Sourcing Plans with bid management
- Manage material cost reduction activities
- Create purchasing leverage and gain from synergies across regions /global businesses
- Align early sourcing work plans prior to bid stage with major stakeholders
- Supplier performance monitoring
Education
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Creativity
Bachelor’s Degree in Creativity
Kent State University
Bachelor’s Degree in Creativity
Skills
Skills
- Strong knowledge of AMUSE software
- Solid financial understanding (TCO – total cost of ownership) with the capability to perform both on a strategic planning level as well as in executing the defined long term plans successfully
- Solid analytical skills. Able to define and understand the most critical issues and to set and manage structure
- A thorough knowledge of the legal aspects of procurement coupled with the ability to write effective supply contracts
- Very strong communication skills as well as solid experience in English and German language business negotiations
- Strong supplier relations skills, strong negotiating skills and thorough understanding of supplier market and key drivers
- Highly structured and systematic, works proactively and result-oriented as well as willing and able to take initiative
- Consistently Delivers Great Performance
- Possess good written and verbal communication skills
- Be able to work under pressure and to deadlines
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Lead Buyer Resume Examples & Samples
- Eight - Ten years Procurement & Contracts
- Third-Level Business qualification and/or IIPMM qualification
- Keen Global sourcing knowledge particularly in the areas of primary food packaging, ingredients and CIP & Effluent treatment chemicals
- A thorough knowledge of the legal aspects of procurement coupled with the ability to write effective supply contracts
- An eye for detail in compiling procurement expenditure Budgets and in analysing purchase price variance results
- ICT & e-Commerce literate, preferably with a working experience of Oracle ERP Systems & ASCP with particular aptitude on the Purchasing modules
- Proven ability to interpret a broad spectrum of food ingredient, food packaging and chemical specifications
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Lead Buyer Resume Examples & Samples
- Bachelor’s degree required, with 5-7 years’ experience within consumer and or/retail environment, footwear merchandising, sales, and/or product creation; with knowledge of or experience within sports fashion
- Experience in buying for multiple locations, ranging inventory needs to level of business and acknowledging regional product preferences
- Must have advanced knowledge in spreadsheet analysis and generation
- Thorough understanding of the retail environment, and competitive landscape
- Knowledge of channel segmentation, range architecture, product assortments, concept drivers, and product flow
- Management/Leadership: Exceptional inter-personal team alignment skills and ability to influence and work in a cross-matrix functional capacity
- Strong organizational skills; adept at managing change; clear ability to demonstrate ownership
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills are essential
- Superior communication skills and presentation skills
- Ability to create and maintain analytical management tools for inventory management
- Domestic and International travel required – up to-30%
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Lead Buyer Resume Examples & Samples
- Manage PO allocation, supplier relationship, and fulfillment strategy in order to minimize delivery risks
- Lead Supplier evaluations and implementation of improvements for all commodities. Interface with project/installation teams, Services, engineering, planning, quality and departments to gain clear understanding of project requirements
- Use knowledge of forecast, projected needs, supplier capacity, inventory goals and lead times in order to buy material in a timely manner at the lowest total cost for the business
- Coordinate, help direct, as well as perform, all required functions from initiation of intent to purchase through to satisfactory delivery of material or services and supplier payment
- Establish local supply base that can meet critical customer site schedule requirements with zero quality issues and at lowest possible cost
- Support transition of buy currently managed in Florence, Italy to the local ERP & Supply base
- Achieve established Sourcing & Business metrics
- Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma from an accredited college or university
- Minimum of 3 years of Sourcing or Project Management or Field Site Experience
- Oracle or related ERP system experience
- Proficient in Microsoft applications
- Demonstrated experience working in a matrix organization
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Lead Buyer Power Services Repairs Mexico Resume Examples & Samples
- Financial Savings/Cost reduction: Negotiate pricing and Payment terms on all purchase requisition volume assuring most competitive pricing is achieved without sacrificing Quality or fulfillment needs of repair facility. Utilize all available digital tools including e-Auction, Best Part Price, Cross business Volume Tableau reporting. Goal is 10% cost savings on PO volume, and 100% compliance to No PO No Pay and Competitive bidding policies
- Commercial/Strategic Supplier development: Develop Supply Agreements and Master Services Agreements with strategic suppliers in collaboration with GRS, Power and GGO Strategic Sourcing teams to assure Robust supply chain is established with best cost, fulfillment and commercial terms
- Supplier Performance Management: Manage all aspects of supplier performance including Purchase Order Pricing, PO Placement, and PO Acceptance, Supplier Promise date commitment, delivery confirmation and payment issuance. Goal is to Maintain Minimum 97% On Time to Original Promise Date and Zero on hold invoices
- Part Number Harmonization/Syntax PO reduction: Collaborate closely with GRS Operations and Engineering teams to define/assign appropriate part numbers during product BOM/service definition phase of Purchase Requisition development. Engage in BOM reviews to assure clear understanding of sourced work scope to support RFQ/Supplier negotiation process
- Alstom /GRS Network Synergy: Collaborate with extended Legacy Alstom and Legacy GE services personnel to utilize capabilities, resources and capacities to meet the needs of assigned services facility
- Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Business or Engineering from an accredited college or university
- Minimum of 4 years of Sourcing, operations and/or Manufacturing Experience, preferably in Steam Turbine/Generator manufacturing, Services environments or OMLP program graduate
- Fluency with SAP, Oracle, other ERP systems/platforms and/or high level of ERP aptitude
- Verbal, Writing and Reading fluency in Spanish and English languages
- Familiarity with Tableau and other data intelligence tools
- Familiarity with Clear Orbit electronic invoicing and/or high level of aptitude with supplier collaboration platforms
- Proven track record of highest levels of performance in dynamic business environments
- Flexibility to work extended working hours/days during outage seasons, requiring presence at services facility
- Passion/Proven track record working in fast paced manufacturing/services environment and delivering strong performance/results under tight time constraints
- Technical expertise/experience with Power Generation equipment. Steam Turbine, Gas Turbine, Generator, Valves, Bearings
- Proven leadership and facilitation skills
- Strong financial planning, analytical and critical-thinking skills
- Ability to communicate & collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization
- Ability to work independently, motivate and influence in a cross-functional, multi-site, team environment
- Black Belt (BB) or equivalent Quality training
- Field Engineering Experience
- Program Graduate
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Lead Buyer Resume Examples & Samples
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university (OR minimum of 15 years equivalent supply chain experience equivalence)
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in Sourcing, Manufacturing or Field Engineering
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business or Engineering from an accredited college or university
- Minimum of 5 years of industry experience
- Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams
- Detail-oriented and data-driven
- Strong interpersonal communication and facilitation skills with ability to influence others
- Strong PC and database management skills
- Six Sigma Black Belt / Green Belt Certification or equivalent quality certification
- Minimum of 5 years of Manufacturing / Sourcing experience
- Program graduate (GE Employee's Only)
- Energy familiarity
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Lead Buyer Resume Examples & Samples
- Manage an assigned category through life cycle –
- Should have atleast 5 to 7 years of experience in procurement
- Should have extensive experience in establishing and maintaining relationships with suppliers and internal business stakeholders which includes HR, Financial, Accounts, legal services & professional services
- Solid English written & verbal communication skills are required
- Someone with HR buying experience is preferred
- Should be willing to work in EMEA timezone
- LI-BL1
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Team Lead-buyer Resume Examples & Samples
- Responsible for timely delivery of parts / services
- Responsible for maintenance of core data and vendor details in ERP
- Timely Release of POs as per MRP recommendations
- Overdue monitoring, Schedule & Unscheduled follow up with suppliers
- Ensure adherence of safety procedures while engaging external contractors for any work inside Vestas premises
- Reporting & continuous improvements
- Coach & Train team members to meet objectives
- Degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical (or) Production
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Software Global Lead Buyer Resume Examples & Samples
- Demonstrate a strong ability to anticipate, map, consolidate and manage your portfolio to close best in class deals with Software vendors
- Contribute and support the business in the ongoing development of the purchasing strategy for Software through the introduction of leading edge and best practice techniques
- Collaborate with Local Procurement community to align purchasing strategy, identify spend leveraging opportunities and operationalize global agreements
- Build a strong reporting to seek approval/commitment from procurement and key business leaders
- Review and support category / market data and associated spend data analysis for management reporting
- Develop and own category input and initiatives into the budget process and forecasting Procurement cost savings initiatives within group’s savings tool tracker (locally and globally)
- Deploy a strong Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) with your key suppliers by running performance reviews and organizing Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs)
- Several years' experience (5+) within a leading edge company recognised for its purchasing excellence
- Software and IT category specific experience, strategic sourcing and proven ability to work in a logical and thorough way with ability to pay attention to details. A strong emphasis on risk management through negotiation of the appropriate contract terms and conditions
- A track record of developing category plan related to IT categories globally and the associated achievement of cost savings
- Ability to understand ongoing changes in the Software market and adapt your procurement strategy accordingly
- Demonstrated Subject Matter Expertise in the functional area
- Experience maintaining relationships with individuals in other functional areas
- Demonstrated experience successfully lead at least one project that impacted multiple functional areas
- Experience successfully leading teams on multiple projects
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Procurement Lead Buyer Manager Projects Resume Examples & Samples
- Assist the Common Spend HR/Consulting Segment Head in defining the yearly action plan including, budget forecasting, mapping exercise, coverage and savings targets, strategies for sourcing and business integration
- Develop a phased strategy and implement a Pre-source Solution for the Training Segment
- Develop a Regional Sourcing Strategy and action plan for the Compensation Segment
- Assist the Common Spend HR/Consulting Segment Head in the action plan review/validation with the global category management team
- Lead the efforts in finding new supplier and technology market opportunities within his/her perimeter
- Lead supplier relationship management activities with strategic suppliers for his/her perimeter of spend
- Develop/maintain strong partnerships with their main internal customers and business stakeholders
- Build sourcing strategies and operational action plans for his/her Procurement segments
- Develop reports, activity dashboards and relevant KPIs to monitor and manage his/her activities
- Ensure that all needs and key projects are identified and challenged for his/her perimeter of responsibilities
- Manage all operational and functional activities related to his/her spend perimeter and/or assigned project(s)
- Propose improvement plans which are aligned with the Supplier Diversity & Sustainability goals
- Develop the strategies for the management of team(s) and/or project(s) and/or critical purchasing activities
- Manage and optimize when required/relevant the human resources to fulfil the teams target
- Lead and conduct RFP process with ad-hoc procurement and internal customer support
- Identify and leverage the level of expertise and maturity of his/her network by facilitating exchange of information
- Experience in managing services
- 7-15 years purchasing experience
- Commercial training or learning background
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Lead Buyer Resume Examples & Samples
- Identify, qualify and select new suppliers in one or more of the following areas: Metallic, Electrical, Interiors or Sub-System Components
- Negotiation of cost reduction with suppliers
- Ensure QCD (Quality, Cost, and Delivery) targets achievement, CONQ (Cost of Non-Quality) & claims management
- Lead supplier QCD performance reviews
- Apply the corporate sourcing process, and provide return on experience
- Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience
- Well organized, team player, initiate actions, results focused
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Temp Lead Buyer Resume Examples & Samples
- Inputs provider/contributor for order placement
- Respect corporate code of ethics and guidelines
- Consolidation of commodity needs, inputs
- Support Commodity Manager in tender phase
- Effective teamwork with internal customers and stakeholders in problem solving
- Closely work with sourcing project representatives (Project Sourcing Manager, etc...)
- Ensure work package sheet commitment respect
- Ensure QCD targets
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 2010
- SAP experience preferred, not required
- Contract/Legal awareness
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Lead Buyer / Senior Buyer Resume Examples & Samples
- Bachelor Degree or higher in field of engineering or business
- Minimum of 10 years previous experience of working within Procurement preferably within the Oil & Gas Petrochemical plant
- Candidates must be commercially aware, with effective negotiating and coordinating skills
- Fluent in Thai language skills (both spoken & written) to enable effective communications with Local personnel from Thai Client, Sub-Contractors & Vendors
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Global Lead Buyer Resume Examples & Samples
- Establish Commodity Sourcing strategies
- Create purchasing leverage and gain from synergies across regions /global businesses
- Category benchmark and intelligence
- Support and drive standardization
- Prepare & Present category presentations
- Align early sourcing work plans prior to bid stage with major stakeholders
- Develop supplier ‘best in class’ performance through
- Thorough selection of Suppliers
- Optimization of the supply base
- Supplier performance monitoring
- Supplier relation management with global suppliers
- Validate Sourcing Plans with bid management
- Support tender/bidding process for key bids
- Validate Procurement Blue Book (BB) inputs for the category
- Implement Frame agreements
- Negotiation of best terms and conditions for supplier contracts or correct Sourcing mandate allocation thereof
- Support major claim processes
- Communicate & share information and best practices
- Build contact network external, cross divisional, cross functional & foster cooperation wherever needed
- Perform regular and structured reviews of strategies and network strategic actions
- Ensure 2-ways-communication with regions
- Engineering Degree, Commercial Degree with commodity related background complemented by a demonstrated track record of success
- 4-5 years of experience in procurement related role, including minimum 2 years in strategic sourcing
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Lead Buyer Resume Examples & Samples
- Creates purchase orders and supply agreements. Ensures transactions are managed in seamless process from order entry through invoice payment
- Provides work leadership and process mentoring to other Procurement personnel
- Leads planning processes to identify upcoming needs. Communicates with internal stakeholders regarding needs and solicits feedback and participation. Develops sourcing plans as required given demand and service requirements
- Works with Category Management to coordinate local rollout of category initiatives, process improvements within the Procure to Pay cycle, and create local agreements for materials that fall outside Corporate Category Management remit
- Maintains awareness of current market conditions, new products, and supply sources for assigned commodities, new technologies, assigned business units and methods that enhance value of purchasing process. Recommends changes to management and internal customers
- Supports development of project estimates by obtaining estimates of price and availability for materials and services necessary for projects
- Receives and reviews purchase requisitions for materials and services for completeness and proper level of approval. Issues and tracks purchase commitments to ensure timely delivery and acceptable performance by suppliers. Evaluates competitive bids and quotations. Negotiates agreements that achieve lowest cost for materials balanced against optimum quantity, reliability and on-time delivery metrics. Maintains documentation in procurement database for all purchases
- Minimum 7 years’ experience as a Buyer, in procurement, contract administration or related field required
- Manufactured or Rotating Equipment experience preferred
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Global Lead Buyer, Early Phases Resume Examples & Samples
- Strategy and Sourcing
- BS/BA or equivalent international university degree required
- Minimal of 8 years of relevant industry experience including outsourcing, supplier or alliance management, CR, R&D operations, clinical operations or project management
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams in a matrix & multicultural organization
- Demonstrated networking ability with strong negotiations skills. #LI-SA
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Lead Buyer Resume Examples & Samples
- Assure that material / services will be delivered on schedule, at negotiated price and meets required manufacturing quality standards
- Initiate necessary action to assure best value is received; customer delivery requirements are met, and address any manufacturing problems at supplier’s facility
- Perform continual market analysis and monitor supplier progress and provide support and functional direction to Buyer / CA’s as required
- Coordinate training of suppliers to accomplish business initiatives, develop competitive manufacturing facilities
- Responsible for inventory management for assigned parts and processes required to ensure material input to support customer requirements while financial inventory objectives are accomplished
- Coordinate planning and scheduling activities for assigned commodity utilizing advanced planning tools to model, simulate, and release optimized material plans to the organization
- Apply appropriate optimization methodologies to balance service level, inventory, and resource utilization using advanced planning tools
- Resolve payment issues / receiving discrepancies at the warehouse
- Ensure necessary documentation is provided to import goods that arrive to the border
- At least 2 years of materials and/or fulfillment experience
- Ability to operate in a detailed, structured environment
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
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Lead Buyer Resume Examples & Samples
- Completes and executes the negotiation plans and aligns the stakeholders to the negotiation strategy valued up to $100M
- Strong commitment to utilize continuous improvement to drive change throughout the organization
- · 5-8 years of related experience
- · Executes Strategic Plan with focus on complex projects up to $150M. Responsible for delivering measurable value, delivery and quality to the business to meet budgetary and goal objectives
- · With minimal Category Manager oversight - ensures negotiation strategy is fully developed and socialized. Leads the negotiation team with suppliers and stakeholders to deliver sustainable 'win-win' outcome
- · Leads commercial discussion on T&C’s and fully understands commercial implications. Proactively supports legal in the development of new complex contract terms
- · Engage suppliers for complex problem solving. Supports the SRM program and manages lower level supplier relationships
- Systems and Analytical Skills. SAP and other MRP systems a plus
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Lead Buyer Africa Resume Examples & Samples
- Implement and enforce processes and policies (such as Purchase Orders > 2’500 USD) that maximize spend visibility in close cooperation with the key stakeholders
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of all purchase orders according to Monsanto’s standard processes
- Help develop and implement global procurement standards & processes
- Work closely with Finance teams to expedite and improve the overall P2P process
- Enforce and monitor process compliance to P2P policies
- Assist strategic sourcing in regional contract development and execution in the countries. Drive implementation of global/regional agreements
- Facilitate bids, analysis and negotiations for goods and services using Novo methodology
- Manage & develop supplier relationships to ensure continuity of goods and services that meet the quality, service and price performance standards of the company
- Act as facilitator and ambassador for the procurement function with cross functional stakeholders such as finance and business owners
- Give tactical/technical support and serve as an escalation point to resolve problems within the Purchase to Pay process
- Provide a leadership role in supplier negotiations
- Contribute, through process efficiency and negotiations of local spend, to the overall AA cost savings goals
- Develops and manages an international team of professional Buyers in the countries under his/her responsibility
- Works with stakeholders and leadership teams to implement and enforce polices that increase spend visibility and compliance
- Works with other members of the Operations Leadership team to develop and implement Purchase to Pay initiatives that reduce transaction cost and consolidate volume
- Collaborates and communicates effectively across different organizational levels, functions, businesses, and geographies to realize procurement goals and objectives
- Assists in the development and tracking of KPI to adapt processes for continuous improvement
- Helps develop and implement global standards
- Works closely with Finance teams to expedite and improve receiving and AP processes
- Works with Management to report and monitor process compliance
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Procurement Lead Buyer Resume Examples & Samples
- The Central Unit is in charge of setting a vision and objectives aligned with the strategy of Sanofi and insuring function excellence by identifying and implementing the most advanced best practices in Resource Management, Sourcing, Process & System, Communication and Performance Analysis
- Experience in Market Access & Managed Care procurement services
- 7-15 years purchasing experience. #LI-SA
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Lead Buyer / Business Partner Resume Examples & Samples
- The Central Unit is in charge of setting a vision and objectives aligned with the strategy of Sanofi and insuring function excellence by identifying and implementing the most advanced bespractices in Resource Management, Sourcing, Process & System, Communication and Performance Analysis
- Global Procurement Units is in charge of designing and implementing the procurement strategies per category aligned with the business LRPs through a worldwide network of lead buyersand category managers.Regional Procurement Units is in charge of executing and implementing the global purchasing strategies locally, developing active relationships with regional and local stakeholders, andcontributing to the integration of the newly acquired business
- These units have a common goal of business partnering, managed at strategic and operational levels, designed to set deep collaborative and innovative relationship with the business and central functions
- 2+ plus years minimum of procurement experience or related field. #LI-SA
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Lead Buyer Resume Examples & Samples
- Develop and execute category strategies with focus to deliver lower cost for needed quality and service with strong co-operation and liaison to global category managers
- Create regional contracts and act as a regional coordinator for group wide service contracts
- Capture cross-mills synergies
- For investment and standstill role: Bundle needs from regional units and negotiate specific contracts for projects. Bundle needs investment purchases and negotiate contracts as well as supports local investment purchases in the region
- Build and execute yearly procurement plans for category that makes best use of available purchasing resources in liaison with Manager Sourcing OCE
- Develop supplier base and propose solutions to business needs in close co-operation with sourcing director, global category managers, suppliers and business
- Responsible to develop and adjust the supplier base in the category select and prequalify suppliers in category and especially from Supplier Code of Conduct
- Run supplier development for contracted suppliers with focus to make best use of existing agreements and drive continuous improvement
- Monitor market development for new opportunities, prepare purchase volume and price forecasts as required with close cooperation with global category managers and maintains the price index for services in region
- Contract Management ensuring usage and execution, development according to needs and help with potential claims, take corrective actions as needed and ensure involvement of legal in timely manner
- Increase operational excellence and develop the function towards best practice and One Sourcing Way. Develop, implement and run plan to increase transactional efficiency from purchase orders to invoice handling (incl Lean, e-ification, audit remarks and work flow) at regional level
- Be Supplier Account Manager (SAM) for assigned suppliers
- 5+ years’ experience in international procurement
- Leadership and change management skills
- Very strong communication skills as well as solid experience in English and German language business negotiations
- Good understanding of strategic sourcing practices and contract law
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate complex agreements with suppliers in different areas
- Strong supplier relations skills, strong negotiating skills and thorough understanding of supplier market and key drivers
- Solid team player and proven networking skills with experience acting in matrix organizations
- Experience from multicultural contexts and remote people management
- Highly structured and systematic, works proactively and result-oriented as well as willing and able to take initiative
- Solid financial understanding (TCO – total cost of ownership) with the capability to perform both on a strategic planning level as well as in executing the defined long term plans successfully
- Stora Enso’s value of “Do What’s Right” must be strongly reflected in high personal integrity and accountability
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Global Lead Buyer Business Consulting & Prof Services Resume Examples & Samples
- Engineering Degree or Business Degree or similar complemented by a demonstrated track record
- Minimum 5 years of work experience
- Proven experience in Procurement
- Knowledge on category and/or category management
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Procurement Specialist / Lead Buyer Resume Examples & Samples
- 100% responsible for fulfillment for assigned material group/Commodity
- Manage supplier deliveries and ensure on time delivery by expediting
- Manage PO’s and delivery schedules
- Work with Suppliers to ensure on time delivery of components, analyze, track and control promise date accuracy
- Responsible for fulfillment of assigned components and execution of supply plan including all administrative work
- Make sure data accuracy in respective Sourcing tools
- Initiate RFQ’s and subsequent negotiations based on assigned commodities
- Identify and qualify new suppliers, eliminate Single/Sole Source situations
- Work with Global Commodity Leaders to execute on supplier fulfillment plan for assigned commodities and understand global strategy to meet Sourcing objectives
- Work closely together with the responsible Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure quality requirements are met and start qualification workflow and place First
- Piece Qualification PO’s, set up regular meetings with Quality
- Know, understand and follow Sourcing procedures
- Coordinate Engineering changes with Advanced Manufacturing and define cut in dates
- Communicate and resolve issues with GE Logistics
- Conduct supplier meetings
- Support cost out activities
- Support vendor recovery with Quality and Finance
- Provide fulfillment update for Sourcing reviews
- Education as certified industrial clerk respectively similar ones or Commercial Degree
- Solid experience in Sourcing, Manufacturing or Operations
- Excellent interpersonal communications, and negotiation skills
- Strong PC and database management skills, including MS Office
- Experience with ERP System (Oracle)
- Team Player, flexible attitude and willing to work on projects
- BS/BA Degree (Technical or Business discipline preferred)
- Or Master’s / MBA degree
- Interest in and understanding of technical products
- Green Belt certified (GE employees only)
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Lead Buyer, Marketing & Digital Services Resume Examples & Samples
- Cover all business units of L’Oreal Group: Consumer Products, Professional Products, Active Cosmetics, L’Oreal Lux and The Body Shop
- Analyze business needs and challenges demand: collect, understand and challenge stakeholders’ needs and promote demand management. Apply VA methodology and Guarantee the expected functionality level at the optimized costs
- Define purchasing strategy: organize and gather market knowledge, propose advanced action plans to benefit from market opportunities
- Optimize costs: Improve the cost model through a good knowledge of supplier process, Identify opportunities leveraging value chain approach. Lead and implement productivity projects, apply and Use TCO
- Anticipate business activity and acts proactively: Contribute to build, share, and apply the category strategy, using the category network. Captures Supplier Innovation
- Maximize Supplier Relationship: define and implement supplier portfolio, monitor the performance and analyze P&Ls, make clear feed-backs and follow action plans
- Create value and innovates: lead complex projects (Reformulation, W2W, Full buy, innovation, R2P, Indirects…). Develop and recommend best options to secure identified project risks
- Negotiate with integrity: use appropriate negotiation techniques and tools
- Operate according to internal control principles and legal rules: implement standard contract framework enhancing on key legal principles, propose improvements and deals with the legal department. Monitor the contract compliance
- Evaluate and manages risks: apply risks policy and tools, propose action plans. Escalate to the relevant stakeholders
- Manage Performance and efficiency: Build cost forecasts for a simple category, share and control assumptions for budget construction. Manage KPIs, build continuous improvement strategy for financial and non-financial KPIs. Demonstrate a functional understanding of all purchasing/procurement tools (SAP, Optis, CPP, Scorecard ….), ensure data quality. Demonstrate a clear understanding of financial process: basic financial or accounting rules, S80 and PRI structure and purchasing part, L'Oréal financial activity rules (rebates, fees, drivers…). Analyze the impact of choices/tariffs in a plant P&L or in a PRI
- Support and manage stakeholders’ relationships: Feed network with internal/external news, share best practices, Communicate / manage projects /share suppliers’ information with his stakeholders
- Support sustainable purchasing: apply all purchasing/procurement processes (Buy and Care), following internal control rules. Share and train new people on processes
- Solid experience in procurement of marketing services
- Ambition to grow within a multinational company and a market leader
- Analytical skills (advanced excel and PowerPoint skills)
- Ability to act as an internal consultant for business
- Strong communication and convincing skills
- Ability to work in multi functional teams
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POS Lead Buyer Resume Examples & Samples
- Deploying commodity strategy
- Ensuring project execution in line with QCD objectives
- Pilot contractual relationships with suppliers for sourcing scope on different sites
- Bachelor degree from business school or engineering departments with Masters degree in purchasing
- Minimum 3 years of working experience in a similar position
- Very good command of both written and spoken English, fluency in French is a plus
- Very good knowledge of MS Office applications
- No restrictions to travel within or out of country
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Lead Buyer Resume Examples & Samples
- Minimum 7-10 years in the rail industry as well as Supply Chain work experience
- Communication (both verbal and non-verbal)
- Internal and external influencing skills
- Pro-active, autonomous
- Emotional Intelligence. The ability to identify, monitor and manage own emotions intrapersonal as well as managing relationships with others (interpersonal)
- Effective stress management approaches , effective problem solving and adapting to change whilst maintaining a positive general mood and optimism of the futur
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Lead Buyer Resume Examples & Samples
- To act as a first point of contact for all stakeholders on the site Emmen, coordinating and re-directing all purchasing activities
- To capture all Indirect spend for his site and define the relevant approach, aligned with the sourcing strategies, and to write a purchasing plan for those sites
- To serve his stakeholders: using DSM (preferred) contracts, executing competitive bids, spot buying or coordinate specification-sourcing process towards category management
- Implement the sourcing strategies for his sites by identifying opportunities, initiating and executing strategic Sourcing projects, conducting fact based contract negotiations up to a spend level of 500 K Euro’s and subsequently leading the implementation of these contracts
- Define and lead cross-functional sourcing teams
- Develop and manage relationship with suppliers and track/develop their performance
- Group Sourcing is a professional organization supporting DSM businesses to generate sustainable profit by developing, coordinating and executing state of art purchasing processes on a Global scale
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NA Procurement IS Hardware Lead Buyer Resume Examples & Samples
- Global Procurement Units are in charge of designing and implementing the procurement strategies per category aligned with the business LRPs through a worldwide network of lead buyers and category managers
- Regional Procurement Units are in charge of executing and implementing the global purchasing strategies locally, developing active relationships with regional and local stakeholders, and contributing to the integration of the newly acquired business
- Establish and build relationships with global hardware purchasing lead(s). Develop a comprehensive knowledge of global contracts and leverage global contracts locally. Partner with global counterparts to assist in executing regionally as needed
- Establish and build relationships with key leadership personnel across the GIS organization. Institute recurring meetings, communicate strategies, understand client strategies & business needs, etc.; assist customer from a purchasing perspective in consistently achieving their objectives efficiently and cost effectively
- Increase knowledge of telecommunication and network suppliers, technologies, and offerings. Leverage your expertise to join and influence the client decision making processes in this space
- Contribute to the regional IS purchasing strategy development, communication, and implementation
- Focus on total value: service, quality, risk mitigation, total cost, and innovation
- Supplier and technology market knowledge/expertise
- Strategic supplier relationship management
- Proactively build and manage/develop a reliable and sustainable high performing supplier base aligned with our objectives
- Bachelor's degree and 5 - 7 years relevant work experience including 3 or more years of strategic sourcing experience
- Minimum 5 years of contract negotiation experience required
- Minimum of 5 years using MS Office Applications, with emphasis on strong MS Excel skills
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Global Lead Buyer Maintenance & Supplies Resume Examples & Samples
- Align category sourcing strategy with functions / regions, understand function organization and market trends
- Understand and steer stakeholder demand and requirements, provide stakeholders with sustainable decision guidance
- Negotiate international agreements and ensure compliance with BT and BA Directives
- Manage supplier relationship, supplier performance review and integration, ensure quality and delivery are measured
- Identify potential savings / cost reductions in commodity, drive cost out of suppliers business, BT and way to do business
- Communicate and implement cost reductions / process saving initiatives across organization
- Manage strategic Supplier panel and drive supplier reduction
- Contribute to function policy and governance model where applicable
- Provide transparency on spend and ensure spend control through governance channels
- Ensure IGS Directive and legal policy is followed globally across regions
- Advice for process optimization, use best-in-class eProcurement tools
- Validate and analyze Spend Data, provide market information
- Run Request for Quotation (RfQs) , auctions according to legal and technical requirements
- Define suppliers with eCatalogue capability and drive implementation and compliance to eCatalogue targets
- Monitor supplier and functional KPI’s / SLA’s
- Engineering, Business or IT Degree or similar complemented by a demonstrated track record
- At least 5 years of work experience in Procurement, IT or similar background with sound commercial acumen
- Experience in Facility Management category and affinity to IT and e-commerce considered as an asset
- Proven leadership, negotiation and influencing skills
- Very Good Communication and presentation skills
- Open minded, easily adaptable, self-motivated with good time management skills
- German and/or French language knowledge is considered an added plus
- Willing to travel up to 20% within Europe
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Lead Buyer Resume Examples & Samples
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering required, M.S. Preferred
- Electrical and wire harness experience strongly preferred
- Cable assembly and looming experience strongly preferred
- Commodity analyst management experience strongly preferred
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Lead Buyer Resume Examples & Samples
- Implement purchasing policies and practices established by the Purchasing Manager that minimize the total cost of acquisition of materials that support the plant’s manufacturing needs
- Implement advanced replenishment processes for the assigned products, such as Supplier Schedules, Min/max, Consigned Inventory or VMI
- Ensure that component orders are placed consistent with supplier lead times and the planning in the ERP system so that components are available as needed to support OTD to customers
- Reviews purchasing parameters in order execution systems (such as MFGPro) to ensure proper supplier demand generation
- Coordinates with supply Chain, Manufacturing and Customer Service groups to maintain plant-wide purchasing information
- Develop and train subordinates to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures
- Develop and train subordinates with appropriate growth experiences to challenge them and to determine their capabilities and interests
- Monitor & report on appropriate planning metrics. Implement corrective actions where metrics are not meeting expectations
- Manage and drive cost savings projects consistent with plant savings objectives
- Proven capability to execute purchasing of mfg components in a high mix, low volume environment
- Basic understanding of Supply Chain Management operational concepts surrounding production planning, inventory control, purchasing, logistics, stockroom operations, and shipping/receiving
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes as well as special processes
- Ability to analyze, identify and implement opportunities and corporate initiatives for improvement
- Ability to lead and coordinate multi discipline, multi-functional teams
- Lead implementation teams to deliver the purchasing strategies
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Process Variation Reduction (Six Sigma) concepts and tool sets as they relate to materials management
- Knowledge of industry specific quality registration schemes (i.e. ISO9001, ISO/TS-16949, AS9100, etc.)
- Strong purchasing/project management skills
- Strong PC application skills, including complement of Microsoft Office Software
- Must be able to interface effectively with the Transitions teams in order to set up Purchasing processes and appropriate bridge inventory
- Must be able to interface effectively and fairly with both business leaders, planners and manufacturing
- Ability to communicate in English and Spanish
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Lead Buyer Resume Examples & Samples
- Responsibility for the division-wide procurement management of a material group
- Worldwide budget exercise
- Forecasts for material requirements on a multi-parameter basis
- Price negotiations with suppliers
- Liaison with sales on definition of requirements
- Support of operational purchasers across manufacturing sites
- Management of SAP scheduling agreements
- Management of frame work contracts and tool loan contracts with suppliers
- Support of supplier audits and visits for open issues
- Benchmark exercises, turnover and price analyses, diverse ad hoc analyses
- Market monitoring for developments in relevant commodities
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Sourcing Lead Buyer Resume Examples & Samples
- The Lead Buyer will be responsible for supporting End to End Sourcing / Procurement processes related to Field Services Sourcing Operations
- Solve complex problems, execute objectives, and support short-term / long-term business goals
- A key element of this position will be to ensure business strategies are followed within Argentina and Chile operation, meet on time delivery targets, secure vendor quality and provide cost savings to the business
- Identify Sourcing service requirements at least 1 month in advance to site needs
- Lead sourcing readiness initiatives to support outages
- Single point of contact for emergent work requirements
- Manage supplier relationships for the assigned areas. Identify alternative suppliers
- Collaborate to meet overall saving objectives (Budget, catalogs, YOY, indirect, etc)
- Responsible for executing and monitoring 100% Buy to Pay Process in different purchasing platforms (ERP and other control tools)
- Responsible for purchase order (PO) leakage to non-preferred suppliers and violations of GE Power No PO no Pay policy
- Adapt the Legacy policies and purchasing procedures to standard GE procedures for both Argentina and Chile
- Responsible to source for new and ongoing offshore projects (Central Puerto, Aluar, Dock Sud, Rio Turbio, Agua del Cajon)
- Key participant in the tendering phase (ITO)
- Support Indirect Sourcing
- Drive Accounts Payable resolutions
- Partner with Sourcing Quality to drive vendor performance improvements
- Responsible for ensuring Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) requirements as well as all other regulatory and compliance requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Engineering or Technical area from an accredited college or university
- Minimum of 3 years sourcing or equivalent experience
- Be present in designated office location during business office hours supporting a broad region.(Argentina or Chile)
- Very strong customer service and results oriented mindset
- Excellent communication skills; written and verbal English language skills including reading (Portuguese is desired)
- Ability to execute strategic plans and perform to meet goals and targets with speed
- Problem solving skills in resolving Account Payable issues
- Highly motivated, self-directed and resourceful
- Ability and willingness to support off hour support for emergent requests
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Global IT Lead Buyer Resume Examples & Samples
- Participate and manage the professional procurement cases together with the thematic leader at his/her area, provides extensive knowledge on the market she/he is working on and apply the registration of contracts in the relevant databases and local systems
- Monitors, analyzes the related procurement demands at each purchasing category involving all Group subsidiaries, procedures, tendencies and consider the possible risk factors
- Participate in the elaboration of short and midterm procurement plan for his/her area concerning tenders considering different kind of demands. Monitoring subsidiary procurement plans in line with global procurement strategy
- Manage the contact with internal stakeholders and external Suppliers concerning procurement cases, ensures efficient change management. Preparation of Vendor prequalification, evaluation and qualification procedures. Participates in recommendation for choosing long term strategically partnerships based on justified reasons. Monitoring the frame values of frame contracts
- Continuously manages the contact with internal stakeholders and external Suppliers regarding to procurement. His/her task is to inform the thematic leader about the possible setbacks, problems, complaints, issues
- Under the supervision of the thematic leader he/she coordinates and manages the related procurement cases including tendering, evaluation and selection procedures. His/her task is to prepare RFQ, evaluation criteria and evaluation minutes with cooperation of Requestor’s technical team. Furthermore registering all documentations in a proper way as per relevant regulations
- Under the professional supervision of the thematic leader he/she manages alone contracting procedure, prepares contract draft and negotiating alone with Suppliers about conditions and delivery. Responsible for the content of the contract drafts. Follow up contractual delivery, and participates in the change order management. Stands for the interest of Group level/corporate projects and participates in his/her own area’s initiated efficiency actions
- At least 2 year professional experience in procurement
- Thorough , extensive international market knowledge
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Lead Buyer Resume Examples & Samples
- Minimum of 5 years of Sourcing, Project Management or Engineering experience
- Master's Degree in Engineering or Business Administration
- Demonstrated strength in written and verbal communication skills
- Advanced skills using Microsoft Office Suite products
- Demonstrated ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, circumference and volume
- Education and experience reading and understanding engineering drawings, specifications, and other technical documentation
- Experienced negotiation abilities with direct suppliers in a leadership role
- Project and EPC sourcing and procurement experience
- Experience with Should Cost Analysis
- Experience with completing Net Present Value (NPV) / Internal Rate of Return (IRR) analysis
- Procurement experience in Engineering Sourcing environment
- Six Sigma training or equivalent quality certification
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Lead Buyer Resume Examples & Samples
- Lead the Trinidad Procurement Execution (PE) region team, with members located in the Trinidad offices and in the India-based offshore center
- Supervise and monitor the execution of the P2P and tactical procurement processes, in compliance with global and regional standards, in procuring materials and services for upstream and midstream customers. Oversee the effective delivery of end-to-end service to Trinidad within the region. Ensure the proper execution of the P2P process: from requisition handling, to PO placement and tracking, to PO changes, to PO close
- Coach team members in successfully delivering procurement execution services for the region
- Drive compliance with Standard Operating Procedures and Ways of Working, as documented and maintained by PS and PSCM Process & Systems, in the delivery of all services provided to the region
- Ensure all activities take place in accordance with BP corporate policies and processes, defined governance and delegations of authority, ethics and compliance policy, as well as external laws and regulations
- Collaborate with PSCM and Operations stakeholders in order to continually improve material and service delivery to the region
- Exhibit BP behaviours in managing the team and engaging with BP and external stakeholders
- 5+ years professional experience, that includes 1+ year as senior or lead buyer in business that includes multiple stakeholders and requires cross-discipline engagement and cooperation
- High standards regarding ethical behaviours and sensitivity for minimizing risks in high risk environments
- Good written and communication skills required to effectively deliver against accountabilities
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Lead Buyer Resume Examples & Samples
- Where designated, responsible for the effective day to day supplier relationship management and operational performance of partners and suppliers. Monitoring supplier performance through the appropriate review meeting
- Lead short/ medium term cost improvement plans with designated suppliers that are aligned to commodity / category strategies and will develop an in-depth knowledge of suppliers manufacturing processes and associated cost drivers. You will create and agree elements of the team budget (headcount, productivity, absenteeism) to ensure overall budget for the team is met. Ensure business plan operating costs across the assigned staff within the specific commodity group(s) meets annual regional Purchase cost commitments, including YOY cost reduction, including its reporting (MPV & PCI) and management of claims and reconciliations. Lead in-contract cost negotiations and ensure deployment of appropriate commercial terms
- Where designated, responsible for supporting / overseeing the programme management and execution of sourcing activities including RFQ for NPI, AM, OE production to meet the internal and external stakeholder requirements for current and future programmes. Support management of obsolescence queries and activities, as required
- Supports the development and deployment of relevant integrated commodity/ category /supplier strategies and will provide inputs based on supply chain operational performance
- Supports the global quality and delivery performance of the external supply chain and the resolution of any performance related issues
- Lead the team's compliance to company policies, processes and procedures, ensuring all purchasing records and documentations are correct and maintained in line with regulatory requirements
- Oversee the deployment of risk management practices to assess, communicate and mitigate supply chain risks within the supplier management teams, not limited to but including financial health and single point failures monitoring. Support IPPR questions and assessments as required
- Provide leadership for recruitment, line management and capability development of Buyers within the supplier management team members. Nurture effective relationships with multiple stakeholders, both internal and external to the function in order to integrate functional priorities
- Purchasing experience
- Experience in cross-functional working and has developed a professional network
- A proven track record in delivering results
- Ideally MCIPS accredited
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Global Lead Buyer for Natural Cosmetic Ingredients Resume Examples & Samples
- Geography: worldwide
- Category: all natural cosmetic ingredients, except for perfume (oils, waxes, butters, extracts, colors)
- Analyze the markets, create and implement a worldwide purchasing strategy on the segments of this market, in connection with the Zone RM Category teams and the R&I teams in line with our 5 pillars (Quality, Innovation, Service, Sustainability, Competitiveness)
- Secure our short and medium/long term supplies (implementation of a sustainable sourcing in line with SBWA, including Solidarity Sourcing projects)
- Secure supplies of these RM in coordination with the internal stake-holders
- Negotiate prices and supply conditions, validate proposals with the worldwide Category Manager, and on the basis of the five pillars: allocate suppliers to the different plants, zones, divisions
- Implement sustainable sourcing (in line with SBWA: traceability, compliance with social / environmental regulations, respect biodiversity and verification by an independent third party) and Solidarity Sourcing projects
- Solid experience in procurement of natural ingredients (beauty or food sectors)
- Ability to build a purchasing strategy
- Passion for innovation
- Multitasking
- Ability to work in multifunctional teams
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EVP, Product Development Lead Buyer Platform Resume Examples & Samples
- Become an expert and drive leadership and execution in processes, initiatives, and functionality related to managed ecommerce platforms, including product discovery, campaign management, product displays, customer acquisition, etc
- Co-own product roadmap along with a business sponsor and ensure alignment to the rest of the organization
- Drive product definition, with staged engineering execution, go-to-market preparation and rollout strategy for every market
- Ensure high product quality (end user thinking) and stop wrong or unnecessary functionalities / initiatives
- Ensure execution speed: establish clear milestones with visible progress regularly, with emphasis on quick iterations
- Drive quality engineering solutions and architectural designs, with pragmatism and balance between speed and over-engineering
- Establish and augment development best practices, including code quality, bug management, and release engineering
- Drive a culture of excellence, commitment, and ownership, with good execution and continuous team self-improvement; mentor and challenge the team to grow personal and professionally
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Global Lead Buyer Coupler & Gangways Resume Examples & Samples
- Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement related roles, including minimum 2 years in strategic sourcing
- Experience in matrix organizations
- Business fluent level of English language
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Global Lead Buyer Seats Resume Examples & Samples
- Create purchasing leverage and gain from synergies across divisions
- Develop Commodity TCO, benchmark and intelligence
- Contract BT Standard Sub-systems
- Align early sourcing plans with vehicle Platforms prior to Bid Phase
- Optimize supply base of the Commodity Supplier Panel
- Validate Commodity Sourcing Plan with bid team
- Support RFQ & SOE process for key bids
- Validate Procurement BB (Blue Book) inputs for the Commodity
- Implement Frame agreements for BT Standard Sub-systems
- Negotiate best terms and conditions (T&C’s) for GPA contracts or correct sourcing mandate allocation
- Build BT Commodity Network external, cross divisional, cross functional & coerce cooperation wherever needed
- Perform regular reviews of Strategies, Sourcing Decisions and network strategic actions
- MBA, BA, Engineering degree
- Typically >5 years’ experience in purchasing related role, ideally with >2 years in a strategic sourcing role
- Management skills within matriarchal organizations
- Financial awareness, in particular, experience in cost structure analysis, cost control activities, target settings
- Advanced knowledge in a specialized role for the product and/or commodity
- Negotiation/Influencing skills
- Developed diplomatic skills
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Global Lead Buyer Brakes Resume Examples & Samples
- Establish Category Sourcing strategies
- Commercial Degree, Engineering Degree, preferably with category related background complemented by a demonstrated track record of success
- Advanced knowledge in the product/category
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Lead Buyer Resume Examples & Samples
- Carries out regular market research on North African Supply markets, including reports to RCMs / CMs
- Supports sourcing processes defined by Supplier and Material Strategies (SMS) with the RCMS and CMs by carrying out RFQs and monitoring QSAs / PPAPs
- Supports contract negotiations by RCMs / CMs with local suppliers
- Establishes and implements programs for procuring assigned commodities from Morocco suppliers within cost and quality requirements
- Provides monthly reporting on Spend, Cost Out, Supplier On-Time Delivery Performance and Supplier Quality Performance incl. corrective action plans for worst offenders
- Applies in depth knowledge of total management of the material purchase and metrics to base supplier performance evaluation criteria for future buy decisions
- Communicates and presents ideas, concepts and processes in individual or group situations. Adjusts the language and terminology to appeal to the level and interest of the audience to present a clear compelling message
- Initiates and implements process improvement activities in all assigned task areas
- Leads and guides cost out projects and administers cost out programs including schedule development to insure timely delivery of results
- Creates long-term vendor relationships that lead to optimal price reductions and on time delivery performance
- Consolidates major purchases to secure the best possible sourcing and procurement agreements
- Negotiates long term contracts to ensure optimal supply and cost structures
- Sources in Morocco and North Africa using low cost geography sourcing as primary sourcing location
- Drive cost out projects especially linked to new projects and current one as well
- Lead functionally a team of buyers
- Purchasing training and 5 years of sourcing experience
- Logistics and Material management knowledge
- Minimum of 5 years of experience required at the similar position
- Fluent in English, French and Arabic
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Professional Presence
- Holding Self and Others Accountable
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Lead Buyer Resume Examples & Samples
- Accountable for logistics spend of Sika China, define objectives and strategy of logistics management
- Develop, manage and optimize logistics suppliers to support seamless flow of supply chain
- Optimize logistics control process, and audit process compliance to make sure the logistics spend is managed in transparency
- Manage and optimize logistics cost through analysing logistics spend and lead logistics biddings and negotiations
- Define way of assessing performance of logistics suppliers, follow up and improve logistics supplier service level continuously
- Work closely with operational logistics team to execute the commercial terms agreed to achieve best result of logistics management – contract execution and management
- Work closely with operational logistics team to analysis the volume and way of using logistics service today, seek opportunities to save logistics spend and cost
- Others required
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Lead Buyer Aluminum Resume Examples & Samples
- Manage the supplier relationships and performance (quality, delivery, feature and cost) for the entire product life cycle (project, sourcing, operational) and co-operate cross-functionally to achieve best solution
- Perform the activities required for the portfolio: e.g. negotiations, sourcing, re-sourcing, projects, optimize the total cost (Quality, logistics, engineering, manufacturing, etc.)
- Work in accordance with the Volvo Penta processes, the Volvo values and behaviors
- University degree preferably in engineering and/or business
- Good knowledge in English, both written and spoken
- Minimum 3 years of experience from International business within Purchasing or Sales
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Lead Buyer Resume Examples & Samples
- Accountable for overall inventory position of ‘assigned’ items and affiliated company goals (availability) for those items
- Accountable for determining, in concert with departmental and company goals, dispositioning actions of E&O material
- Work directly with Strategic Sourcing to establish strategic suppliers for major commodities, both LCR and domestic, who can deliver near-optimal QDC and allow us to meet working capital goals
- Send RFQs and then evaluating quotes for MRO items
- Lead and/or Assist in negotiations of contracts with strategic suppliers
- Move all logical parts to Kanban (CEK)
- Expedite any parts that are needed ASAP,
- Become the designated Point of Contact between the suppliers and factory
- Discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine sources of trouble and take corrective action
- Input and maintenance of special tasks within the BU systems
- Communicate with and work closely with other departments
- Supervisor/Management experience
- Strong computer skills with strong working knowledge of MS Office applications
- High degree of creativity, flexibility, and resourcefulness in the pursuit of cost improvements
- Experience sourcing metal commodities a plus
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Lead Buyer Resume Examples & Samples
- Drive sourcing activities for investment projects in production equipment according to defined strategies and frameworks
- Lead supplier negotiations
- Shape the supplier base for your area of responsibility in cooperation with segment leaders
- (Work in close cooperation with the global segment leaders in order to contribute to the global strategy implementation)
- Drive improvements in purchasing processes and stakeholders behavior
- Master’s degree Engineering and / or Business Administration or equivalent
- Preferably experience of working with production equipment and/or property investments
- Strong background and knowledge about specific terms and different ways of contracting
- Experience in sourcing activities and negotiations for CAPEX related purchases
- Positive spirit
- Dare taking initiative, autonomous and self-driven
- Fully proficient in English
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Lead Buyer Resume Examples & Samples
- Reporting to the Procurement Manager, the main functions of the role will be to issue Pre-qualification Questionnaire (PQ) to potential new supplies
- Prepare Inquiry Documents, Expedite Suppliers bids
- Prepare Bid Opening and Commercial Bid Tabulation
- Bid Evaluation, Negotiations, and Preparation of Final Bid Tab
- Prepare Fax of Order Award and Formal Order Award after approvals
- Expedite Order Acknowledgement and issues change orders
- Prepare supplier performance evaluation and order close out
- Perform all purchasing activity in accordance with the set project purchasing procedure and the purchasing work instructions
- Be able to work under pressure and to deadlines
- Possess good written and verbal communication skills
- Be able to work as part of team as well as individually when required
- Strong knowledge of AMUSE software
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Lead Buyer Resume Examples & Samples
- Ability to communicate fluently in English (read, write, and speak)
- Working toward applicable professional certification(s) or license(s)
- Experience should be primarily in the area of material management
- Excellent computer literacy and skills
- Good leadership and decision-making skills
