Tactical Buyer - Supplier Operations

About the role

The Supplier Operations department secures material availability at the right cost, quality and time for customers, while navigating volume growth and increasing supply chain complexity. As Tactical Buyer you ensure effective and efficient execution of operational procurement, such as arranging material supply, resolving procurement issues, driving cost efficiency and controlling master data. You work independently on the requisition-to-pay process for several suppliers, closely collaborating with account leads.

Key responsibilities

• Manage suppliers and their day-to-day contact, including owning the agenda of interactions and tracking all communication
• Prepare and oversee supplier negotiations, including tactics, spend base analysis, scripts, dry-runs and stakeholder coordination, and handle all contract details
• Focus on operational execution and timely availability of materials within agreed boundaries
• Build and sustain relationships with stakeholders in Build, Procurement, Logistics, Suppliers and Engineers
• Support issue resolution and development needs, and translate business and improvement needs to suppliers
• Provide reports on performance and planning

Required profile

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, International Business, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Finance
• 2-5 years of experience in a procurement, sourcing or commercial role, ideally in a technology-intensive industry; technical affinity is valued
• Commercial experience (e.g. sales)

Required skills

• Experience with R2P, price negotiation, TCO, supplier relationship management, new product introduction, supplier contracting and supply chain processes
• Ability to identify and structure opportunities independently, with strong stakeholder management and communication in English
• Planning, problem-solving, resilience, time management and ability to deal with resistance and change