Senior Buyer - direct materials
Hofmann Personal
- Praha
- 75 000 - 85 000 Kč za měsíc
- Trvalý pracovní poměr
- Plný úvazek
- Manage volume allocations with sites and suppliers to ensure continuity of supply.
- Distribute price lists and maintain category databases.
- Continuously identify opportunities to reduce prices and costs.
- Prepare negotiations and meetings by collecting, analyzing data, and summarizing conclusions.
- Handle data for tenders and other critical procurement projects.
- Support the Category Procurement Manager (CPM) in achieving optimal outcomes during negotiations.
- Contribute to business cases, make-or-buy studies, and category-related step-change opportunities.
- Track raw materials for both adhesives and coatings categories.
- Support the CPM in implementing Cost Out activities in collaboration with local plants.
- Regularly update changes in food safety requirements in coordination with food safety teams.
- Manage purchasing tools (KMS = Claim handling tool, Artemis = Data warehouse, RebTT = Rebate tracker) and support CPM with managing GSTT = global saving tracking tool, PMT = Price movement tool, MMR monthly management report
- Provide data and support to the Group Procurement Director (GPD) on an ad-hoc basis.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or Chemistry.
- 2-3 years of relevant experience in purchasing or the adhesive/coatings industry.
- Industry knowledge preferred.
- Strong analytical and commercial skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel for effective data analysis.
- Procurement, finance, and risk management knowledge.
- Fluent English, additional European languages a plus.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, enabling effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong problem-solving skills to address challenges and find optimal solutions.
- Good analytical and conceptual skills, with a focus on accuracy and driving results.
- Efficient project and time management skills to ensure the timely completion of tasks.
- A high degree of commercial awareness, staying informed about market trends and opportunities.
- Adherence to timelines on assigned projects and tasks, delivering on commitments.
- Proactive and efficient approach, demonstrating a "can-do" attitude.
- Willingness to travel when required.
- An opportunity to work for a global leader in packaging.
- Enjoy a hybrid working model, with 2 days of remote work.
- Competitive salary range
- Annual bonus
- Recognition through service awards.
- Access to a Multisport card for your well-being.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for additional support.
- Healthcare insurance coverage.