Candidatul ideal

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Purchasing or operations or related discipline;
• Minimum 3-5 years in Purchasing with experience in complex supplier negotiations including preparing and administering Long Term Agreements.

• Fluent in English: Proficiency in English is essential, and knowledge of German is a plus.
• Expert Negotiator: Strong skills in buying, negotiation, and contract administration.
• Resilient Negotiator: Demonstrates toughness and sound judgment in negotiations.
• Analytical Thinker: Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective Communicator: Capable of concise communication and adept at working in a multicultural, cross-functional environment at all levels, both within and outside the company.
• Flexible and Adaptable: Willing to work across different time zones and stretch beyond the standard working hours when needed.
• Team Builder and Motivator: Strong team player who can build, motivate, and inspire teams.
• Strategic and Innovative: Strategic thinker who uses a creative and innovative approach to problem-solving.
• Change Agent: Capable of challenging the status quo and generating new ideas.
• Tech-Savvy: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Descrierea jobului

Key job areas of responsibilities

• Purchasing of Services and Products part needed by Eckerle;
• Managing end to end projects, considering price, quality, payment terms and delivery, ensure compliance and continuity of products and services within category in line with process and systems on Indirect Procurement;
• End to End project management as per required Procurement Policy, suppliers contract management and Category strategy development and implementation;
• Company strategy deployment on the category management, negotiation of complex projects requirements;
• Meet internal steak stakeholder’s objectives while achieving maximum overall cost effectiveness;
• Interface with internal stakeholders to determine requirement, implement and execute sourcing strategies;
• Negotiate with vendors and review supplier performance goals and objectives;
• Monitor market trends, competition strategies to evaluate areas of opportunities to reduce costs;
• Assess and evaluate suppliers and undertake performance reviews to ensure contract compliance;
• Supplier scorecard - Manage supplier performance activity, propose improvementsAchieve savings and other key metrics, as outlined within Procurement Goals.