Zakres obowiązków:
In order to further strengthen our sourcing team and to work more pro-actively on the increased need for cost leadership we are looking for a highly motivated Strategic Purchaser/ Buyer responsible for Central and Eastern Europe region
Mission
You are responsible for purchasing daily work , purchasing projects with a very high focus on Cost, Quality and Delivery from suppliers located in Central and Eastern Europe.
The main responsibilities include:
- Do market research, select and evaluate potential suppliers for possible re-sourcing and product development projects
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives and new product introduction activities within Purchasing.
- Demonstrate leadership in recognizing the potential for cost and inventory reductions, and quality improvement , Kanban implementation; as well as responsibility for soundness of business proposals and risk assessment.
- This role is responsible and accountable for the development, and/or communication and implementation of a local or regional sourcing strategy
- The role will encompass managing suppliers delivering into many Atlas Copco facilities
- Collaborate with Supplier Development Engineers,
- Promote the highest level of professionalism and business ethics.
- Frequent travelling in Central and Eastern Europe and Overseas is part of the assignment
Experience requirements
- Purchasing background and experience as a purchaser/buyer
- Possibly experience as engineer in other technical oriented departments (engineering, production, logistic)
- Experience in project management is an asset
Knowledge
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Mastering German, and/or other Slavic Languages is an asset
Educational requirements
The position requires an undergraduate degree from a college or university – or equivalent experience.
Personality requirements
- Analytical, problem solving, and project leadership skill.
- Highly customer oriented result achiever
- Very good negotiating skills at all levels
- Team-player able to establish good relationships as well internally and externally
- Dynamic and pro-active behavior
