Key Responsibilities
1. Profitable Growth and Optimized Cash generation
61 Identify, execute, realize cost reduction measures for the respective Region or as assigned by the GCM
61 Identify and develop new suppliers for existing and new raw materials
61 Define, align, implement regional sourcing strategies for the respective category/ies
61 Improve payment terms and credit limit with suppliers
2. Commercial Excellence
61 Conduct long term contract bids for EMEA with regards to the Service/ Materials of the category
61 Continious follow up of the spend , adhoc negotiation with all suppliers
61 Complete supply agreements / terms of supply with favorable conditions in terms of pricing and supply security
3. Operational Excellence
61 Conduct risk assessment and eliminate single sourced materials/services and mitigate risk exposure
61 Manage supplier performance, Vendor On-boarding and compliance for respective category
61 Coordinate with the Operational Purchaser on PO accuracy, price validation in reasonable timing for execution
4. Business Support
61 Keep abreast of and monitor procurement of market pricing trends of keys raw materials and feedstock
61 Provide input for monthly report with market update, price development and key initiatives.
61 Conduct risk assessment for the regional category and define clear mitigation action plan
5. Sustainability Leadership
61 Ensure assigned suppliers completed Sustainabiltiy Assessment (Archroma Sustainable Supplier Rating)
61 Establishing and promoting Archroma's sustainability sourcing program with suppliers
61 Managing Corrective Actions plans for assigned underperforming suppliers
Desired Skills & Experience
61 Education: College degree, Business Degree is an additional qualification.
61 Experience: 5+ years good experience in Logistics purchasing.
61 Project Management skills is a plus.
61 Know-how/skills: Strong computer (SAP, Power BI) and communication skills.
61 Both local language and English is required.
61 Travel is required occasionally.