Operational Buyer

Social network you want to login/join with: Responsibilities: Process purchase orders and follow expediting procedures. Clarify issues with suppliers. Communicate with suppliers regarding demand, volume, delivery times, and cost reduction. Execute purchasing processes following category management principles. Support Finance with invoice verification. Onboard suppliers and manage/update data in systems. Execute purchasing based on framework agreements. Adhere to procurement processes, guidelines, and policies. Strive for automation, digitalization, and tool improvements. Ensure cost, availability, innovation, and quality in sourcing. Maintain compliance with procurement policies and statutory requirements. Be accountable for KPIs and reporting. Manage price lists. Coordinate, manage, and control material shipments. Interact with vendors, production, QA, planners, shipping, technical departments, and colleagues to ensure material availability. Manage supplier relationships to meet delivery KPIs. Develop relationships with business partners. Implement industrial standards and best practices. Focus on continuous improvement and efficiency. Analyze and proactively use MRP and other systems for materials planning. Your Profile / Qualifications: Experience in operational procurement roles. Ability to work effectively in a team, even in stressful environments. Good knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred). Experience in complex organizations (preferred). Negotiation experience (preferred). Skills in cost and data analysis. Exposure to manufacturing or service operations. Financial and business acumen. Strong analytical skills. Ability to work within a matrix organization. Ownership of work, including successes and failures. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Proficiency in MS Office. Knowledge of shipping, customs clearance, and logistics processes (preferred). J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: parma, IT

Posted Date: 5/11/2025