The Purchasing Manager - Indirect will oversee all aspects of North America Indirects category maintaining alignment with regional and global leadership. Develop and execute the indirect purchasing business strategies to ensure their effective implementation within the global purchasing organization. Drive purchasing best practices through focused governance with all North America manufacturing sites ensuring consistent program and policy application.
Job Responsibilities • Development and implementation of North America indirect purchasing strategies and objectives. • Oversee strategic purchasing within key categories including but not limited to MRO, packaging material, CapEx, and service contracts. • Support NORTH AMERICA indirect purchasing category management and lead comprehensive saving programs across regional sites. • Implementation and governance of purchasing processes in compliance global requirements and established KPIs. • Developing and maintaining professional relationships with suppliers as well as ensuring close cooperation with internal counterparts and SCM management team. • Assessment, auditing and monitoring of supplier performance according to agreements and defined standards to initiate and implement corrective actions in case of deviations. Establish list of preferred suppliers. • Monitor and analyze relevant supplier market segments to identify opportunities within the marketplace. • Apply best-practice processes, tools, and techniques, in accordance with purchasing governance, processes, standards, and procedures. • Maintain preferred supplier lists, corporate contracts, and framework agreements. • Maintain (master)data, provide reports & manage information/data as required. • Manage Purchase Order approval flow in ERP systems • Lead competitive bidding process to avoid single source and to ensure the process fully comply with purchasing standards. • Prepare and manage monthly reporting in alignment with regional and global needs. • Liaising effectively with Global Indirect stakeholders to gain or provide support where required.
Job Requirements • Min 3-5 years' experience in Indirect Purchasing. • CapEx project purchasing experience with solid engineering background on chemical industry is preferred. • Strong negotiation, communication and analytical skills. • Collaborative mindset with commitment to continuous improvement. • Bachelor's Degree in business related field (SCM, Operations) • Knowledge with ERP systems (COUPA and SAP) • Experience with RFP and contract process preferred • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite • Strong problem solving and decision-making skills