Job description:

We are seeking a Senior Buyer to join dynamically growing sourcing team that establishes and manages operational contracts worldwide.

Responsibilities:

• Leading a sourcing process end-end in line with category strategy, including contractual terms and conditions negotiations,

• Managing portfolio of up to 100, low-medium complexity operational contracts,

• Ensuring business continuity; goods and services to be delivered to the Business on time at competitive price,

• Maximizing value and deliver cost savings from existing contracts’ portfolio and new sourcing projects; challenge demand, specification and cost,

• Managing spend estimated between 5-10 million USD per annum - depending on portfolio and experience,

• Selecting, developing and managing suppliers to meet cost and performance goals with emphasis placed on quality,

• Ensuring compliance with Contracting & Procurement guidelines and principles, category strategy,

• Proactively managing relations with key stakeholders and acting as a business advisor,

• Seeking continuous improvement opportunities,

• Communicating virtually with multiple stakeholders located in various countries / regions

• Working in performance-driven, dynamic and continuously changing environment.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in contracting and procurement,

• Fluent English and French (written & oral),

• Top negotiation skills,

• An experience in sourcing of category products/services,

• Team player with the ability to build long term relationships,

• Strong analytical skills,

• Strong customer focus,

• Ability to make decisions and execute with support of stakeholders,

• Attention to details including robust understanding of Contract Law and contract execution,

• Organized and able to prioritise tasks.

Number of Vacancies: 1