About this role
• Building and nurturing strong, strategic partnerships with our (key) suppliers Communication & negotiation: local point of contact between our organisation and assigned (key) suppliers
• Assist in regular supplier audits (compliance, contractual obligations/agreements, ethical practices, supplier accountability and performance)
• Assist with negotiate supplier agreements (keeping in mind cost and quality), monitor the contract performance and identify opportunities for renegotiation and improvement
• Proactively identify and resolve supplier-related issues, minimizing disruptions, collaborating cross functional and globally
• Stay up to date with industry trends, introduce innovative supplier practices, reduce complexity, maintain the supplier data in a globally consistent way throughout the systems etc.
• Assist as needed and have a positive and open line of communication with other affiliate companies
• Sourcing, evaluate opportunities, assist in identifying the most suitable supplier, RFQ, create purchase requisitions & sample orders
• Analyzing data and reporting to management. Passing and requesting information to/from colleagues involved in the procurement process so that all stakeholders are always informed and take the necessary actions.