Job Summary:
This role is responsible for:
- sourcing, managing and developing product category groups for deSter, related to sustainable and fiber based products in Europe
- implementing the category strategy established by the procurement director and category manager
- implementing all aspects of strategic regional sourcing, supplier relationship management, explore cost saving opportunities, product development, handling RFI/RFQ/RFP, tender, contract negotiation, ad hoc project assigned by the group
- Co-ordinating and manage quality claim with suppliers
- Managing internal customer enquiries with fast responses
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Identify and implement new sources for deSter for sustainable and fiber based products in Europe
- Develop the supplier base in the region to deliver competitive advantage to the company
- Manage the product/specification development process to ensure competitive cost position is maintained
- Plan, implement, track and control the cost of products within assigned portfolio
- Budget, define, deliver and track savings targets in the area of responsibility; initiate and steer corrective actions in case of deviations
- Deliver savings opportunities and benchmarking of industry standards and practices to identify quick win and long term opportunities
- Proactively develop procedures to reduce procurement and business risk as appropriate
Requirements:
- At least 1-3 years of relevant (international) procurement and sourcing experience
- Excellent communication skills
- Negotiation skills
- High service level orientation
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with individuals and in cross-functional teams
- Result oriented and flexible personality
- Ability to work under pressure and a problem-solving attitude
- Proactive, dynamic personality
- Strong customer focus
- Good time-management
- Language Skill requirements:
- Fluent in English, Dutch or other languages are a plus
