Strategic Buyer

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

• Responsible for defining and implementing category strategies for managed categories (direct and/or indirect) and for this purpose: analyze current suppliers in terms of performance, competitiveness, compliance and sustainability, analyze market opportunities and execute category strategy and its business objectives. • Pre-qualify new suppliers in SRM system and hold data and information related to suppliers and agreed commercial conditions accurate and updated in all relevant information systems and databases.
• Source equipment and services on market, understand and assess specifications and needs of stakeholders, run RFI and RFQ processes, propose suppliers to become Andritz FB preferable suppliers. • Negotiate and contract suppliers in line with targets and company needs. • Build and manage relationship with key suppliers to enhance added value. • Manage sustainability and compliance of suppliers over the life of the contract, monitoring both Andritz and Supplier adherence to contractual agreements. • Drive total cost of ownership reduction, through joint process improvements with internal and external stakeholders. • Represent Supply Chain in project execution teams and execute all supply chain management related project activities. • Provide necessary support and coordination to other areas of organization regarding managed suppliers and categories. • Manage implementation of Safety and Environmental requirements within Andritz supplier base.

• In-depth knowledge of: o Strategy principles o Strategic Sourcing o Category strategy development, category management, and implementation o Technical drawings and specifications knowledge o Project management principles o Finance and controlling. • Technology skills (ANDRITZ IT Tools, like SAP, Celonis, Microsoft Office 365) • Language skills : o English o Dutch, German (desirable) • Education: bachelor degree in business administration or Supply Chain Management • At least 5 years experience in an international industrial environment in Supply Chain Management or strategic sourcing positions is essential.

ANDRITZ FEED & BIOFUEL B.V. Is one of the world's leading suppliers of process solutions, technologies, and services for the animal feed, aqua feed, pet food, and biofuel industries. The technologies and services focus on maximum utilization of raw materials, increased production efficiency and sustainability as well as lowest possible cost of ownership while achieving the highest levels in safety, quality, and control from feedstock to final product.

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40 uur per week