Purchasing Framework, Digitalization & Risk Management Professional

Your Key Responsibilities

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify areas within the purchasing process that can be optimized for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Implement best practices and lean methodologies to streamline operations.
• support to conduct regular reviews of purchasing activities to ensure compliance and identify improvement opportunities.

Data and Performance Management:

• Support the Data and Performance Management team to improve the existing reporting system in Power BI.
• Assist in creating new reports that provide actionable insights to help teams make informed decisions.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity by implementing robust data management practices.

Collaboration and Capabilities improvement:

• Assess the skills and capabilities of the purchasing team and identify areas for development.
• Implement performance improvement plans, onboarding plans and provide coaching to help team members achieve their goals.
• Ensure the accessibility and inortmation sharing of the trainings, tools and processes to the Purchasing team
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between the purchasing team and other departments.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and initiatives to drive overall business success.

Innovation and Digital solutions:

• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies that can enhance purchasing operations.
• Foster a culture of innovation by encouraging team members to propose and implement new ideas.
• Collaborate with other departments to integrate innovative solutions
• Implement and manage the implementation of new digital tools and platforms that support purchasing activities. Explore the AI opportunities in Purchasing

Risk Management:

• Identify potential risks in the supply chain, such delivery Risks, Financial risks etc.. and regulatory changes.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to minimize the impact of identified risks.
• Monitor the external environment for emerging risks and adjust strategies accordingly

Your Qualifications

• University degree in Economics/Business Administration or Finance/Controlling or Supply Chain or equivalent. Master Degree is a plus.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in Purchasing or equivalent
• Experience within a network organization  
• High proficiency in verbally and written Communicating skills on an international basis  
• High ability and willingness to approach other persons and cultures in an unbiased and open manner and to 
• work with their opinions and expectations.  
• Good interpersonal skills (curious, open minded, agility to engage people)  
• Good organizational and planning skills  
• Independent working style  
• Strategic thinking  
• Understand easily complex business matters  
• Ability to deliver results under pressure  
• Team player attitude, friendly and service oriented  
• Can treat information with highest degree of confidentiality  
• Fluency in written and spoken English 
• Independent and responsible way of working as well as a quick comprehension 
• Assertiveness combined with analytical and conceptual skills