NPR Buyer, Romania
at AkzoNobel
Popeşti Leordeni, Ilfov, Romania -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 17 Dec, 2024 | Not Specified | 21 Sep, 2024 | 3 year(s) or above | Interpersonal Skills,Corrective Actions,Supply Chain,Affirmative Action,Performance Measurement,Contract Management,Collaboration,Categorization,Relation Management,Color,Strategy,Consideration | No | No |
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Description:
KEY RESPONSABILITIES
- Source, support and facilitate the acquisition of NPR goods and services.
- Support the attainment of NPR procurement goals, both global, regional and local, related but not limited to saving, cost avoidance, supplier reduction, payment term improvement, catalogue buying, process improvement, sustainabilty, etc.
- Create and maintain relevant data for seamless execution of NPR buying process. Such data include but not limited to vendor information, catalogue, approval workflow, risk profile, data related to requisition and order etc.
- Ensure that all commercial contracts are executed in compliance to AN’’s policy, especially in area of legal requirement, approval & signing authority and contract life management.
- Perform spend analysis to identify and drive opportunities for cost reduction, supplier consolidation, payment term harmonization, contract coverage and catalogue expansion. At the same time, identify risk pertaining to conflict of interest, split purchase, classification errors and policy non-compliance.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
List the essential educational qualifications, relevant experience and required skills.
Qualifications/ Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field or equivalent work experience
- Professional procurement accreditation will be an asset
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a country purchasing role with an international understanding
- Fluency in English and local language
GENERAL SKILLS
- Good communication, presenting and interpersonal skills, problem solving, project management, team working/building.
- Ability to deliver significant sustainable business results and being an ambassador of a cultural change.
- Problem Solving – Gathers and analyzes information skillfully and provides solutions in complex situations.
- Organizational Support – Follow and enforce policies and procedures; complete administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization’s goals and values; supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
- Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.
- Initiative – Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; recognize, initiate projects, prepare cost analysis and lead from implementation to conclusion; asks for and offers help when needed.
FUNCTIONAL SKILLS
- Spend categorization and analysis
- Stakeholder relation management
- Competitive bidding
- Supplier Segmentation, Strategy & Collaboration
- Supplier Performance Measurement
- Contracting and Contract Management
At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.
Responsibilities:
- Leads, drives the buying process for the assigned area, ensuring competitive pricing, right service and quality level with best terms & conditions while adherence to Akzo Nobel policies, rules and procedures.
- Implements global and develops regional category strategies as part of their geographic responsibility under the stewardship of the relevant Global or Regional Category Manager.
- Train and educate users on the tools, policies and procedures pertaining to NPR purchase.
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:3.0Max:8.0 year(s)
Logistics/Procurement
Purchase / Logistics / Supply Chain
Logistics
Graduate
Business or related field or equivalent work experience
Proficient
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Popeşti Leordeni, Romania