The position ensures global purchasing standards within FMS NA are observed and liaises with European counterparts
The Purchasing Manager ensures our purchasing and procurement process for the region.
The position is responsible for proper supplier evaluation and development and optimizes our internal and external processes in that area.
Furthermore, the positions develop strategic relationships with suppliers and reduce regional procurement spend.
This is to be done through negotiations, working with SCM, R&D & Operations to develop lighter basis weight products, and synergistic relationships with our key suppliers.
The position has to manage risk according to the purchasing material and suppliers.
The position is also responsible for purchasing with regards to CAPEX & maintaining projects.
Responsibilities
Manages the complete purchasing process in the region
Definition of the regional purchasing strategy, relocation and displacement of the suppliers, supplier development and integration, advanced purchasing
Definition of the supply and replenishment strategy
Lead and/or participate in multiple complex and strategic sourcing initiatives of all relevant purchases.
Once contracts have been agreed to with suppliers, purchasing within framework of contract is turned over to local purchasing group.
Global benchmark process, bundling, standardization.
Develop market expertise in assigned spend categories and remain current on supply market trends, business economics and best sourcing practices that impact the supply market and/or supplier economics
Manage the complete purchasing process in the region.
Responsible for purchasing relationship between other Forbo divisions to find additional purchasing synergies
Business specific development of purchasing processes
Cooperation with management for the strategic development of the company
Execution of supplier selection process; new supplier development
Translate the requirements of Research and Development as well as Business development into contractual requirements and deliverables
Looks for purchasing potentials in terms of the monetary benefits
Definition and execution of the supplier capacity check
Professionally manage purchasing credit terms in accordance with group policies
Ensure local buyers are carrying out negotiated contracts with suppliers
Risk management / contingency plan
Create & maintain SAP MM orders
Keeps purchasing relevant SAP master data updated
Process implementation and improvement
Development of the purchasing methods, tool & KPI'S
Controlling of the purchasing processes and KPI's
Project Management for purchasing projects
Process data management
Personnel management and planning as well as the motivation and promotion of staff categories and remain current on supply market trends, business economics and best sourcing practices that impact the supply market and/or supplier economics
Qualifications
Minimum 7-10 years relevant business experience in Purchasing. Experience must include Strategic procurement.
Demonstrated experience in supervisory role, exhibiting strong leadership and management skills in guiding and overseeing team members to achieve objectives.
Minimum bachelor's degree required.
Deep understanding of purchasing in manufacturing environment
Deep understanding of procurement best practices and trends
Multi-functional background with both HQ and Field experience appreciated
Customer-facing experience
Experience with labor relations appreciated
Exceptional leadership skills and ability to manage complexity in an ever-changing environment
Strong communicator, both written, verbal and presentation skills expected
High results-orientation and hands-on engaged management style
Customer focused and "does what it takes" mentality
Willingness to travel 10-15%
Negotiation skills
Communication skills
Analytical skills
Minimum 5 years SAP MM experience
MS-applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
CPSM certification
English language
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