We are seeking a highly skilled Strategic Procurement Professional to join our team.
About the Role
This exciting opportunity involves managing coffee machine specific categories, including electric and electromechanical components, coffee grinders, payment systems, heating elements, refrigeration, metal and mechanical machining parts. You will develop medium and long-term category and sourcing strategies in collaboration with Global Procurement Teams, New Product Development, and Operations Team to ensure best total cost of ownership and security of supply.
You will be responsible for:
* Developing and implementing effective category management strategies
* Collaborating with stakeholders to align strategies and tactics
* Communicating strategies to the organization to support implementation
* Conducting supplier market analysis and price negotiations
* Preparing and executing contracts
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will have the following key responsibilities:
* Sourcing execution via RFP or RFQ
* Optimizing procurement processes to minimize costs and risks
* Contributing to cost reduction through design-to-cost initiatives
* Establishing and maintaining relationships with suppliers
* Guaranteeing supply availability
Requirements
To be considered for this role, you must possess the following qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
* Minimum 5 years of experience in category management, strategic purchasing, or a related field
* Strong knowledge of procurement processes and practices
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills
* Ability to travel internationally
Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation package, including:
* A 40-hour workweek
* Home office options
* Easy access to public transportation and parking facilities
* Innovation, new product development, and manufacturing at headquarters
* A minimum of 5 weeks' holiday per year
Join us in creating a world of opportunities.