Direct Purchasing Buyer

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

A person employed as a Direct Purchasing Buyer will participate actively in the process of initiating and completing the company's strategy in purchasing of direct materials.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·  Responsible for the DM purchasing activity in the factories for the assigned components/service
·  Developing good relationships with preferred suppliers
·  Leading RFQ activity in order to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality;
·  Optimization of supplier base
·  Project management
·  Implementation of specific purchasing procedures in relation to business needs and priorities
·  Measuring and tracking performance of the costs for given area
·  Keeping right up-to-date administration: price index management, manage billing discrepancies in cooperation with central accountancy
·  Cost modeling projects
·  Supplier preparation that meets the plants requirements regarding quality, timing, capacity, inbound logistics set-up
·  Supplier performance follow-up: ensure that the suppliers meet set agreements according and take corrective actions if necessary.
·  Selection of preferred suppliers in co-operation with the central purchasing team
·  Responsible for negotiation in case of local suppliers and support for negotiation in case of common supplier with other factories
·  Creation and implementation of saving actions
·  Ensure execution of the commodity strategies, sourcing activities and relevant information.
·  Ensure respect of agreements and procedures
·  Manage/implement advance purchasing activities linked to new components
·  Place tools and samples order, follow-up on timing and give early warning in case of need
·  Suggest and execute saving and quality improvement actions
·  Ensure that decisions happen in the best interest of Electrolux and get executed
·  Review and monitor supplier performance against contracts and agreements.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Electrolux is a global leader in home appliances, based on deep consumer insight and developed in close collaboration with professional users. We offer thoughtfully designed, innovative solutions for households and businesses, with products such as refrigerators, dishwashers, washing machines, cookers, vacuum cleaners, air conditioners and small domestic appliances. Under esteemed brands including Electrolux, AEG, Zanussi, Frigidaire and Electrolux Grand Cuisine, the Group sells more than 50 million products to customers in more than 150 markets every year. In 2013 Electrolux had sales of $15.1 billion and 61,000 employees. For more information go to http://group.electrolux.com

SECTOR DESCRIPTION
Electrolux is a leading provider in the European appliance market, and Electrolux Major Appliances Europe is our largest business sector. With 24,800 people and operations in every country in Europe, we have a solid understanding of European consumers’ needs and desires that allows us to provide innovative, thoughtfully designed products that help consumers create the homes they desire.

Desired profile

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

·  Ability to work with a global base of suppliers and multi-site (branch offices)
·  Knowledge of the local (Poland) supplier base
·  Minimum 3 years of relevant experience: purchasing, engineering, sales, supply chain, controlling
·  Experience in a manufacturing company is an advantage

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

·  Resistance to stress
·  Result driven and action oriented
·  Negotiation skills Experience in project management
·  Highly developed analytical skills
·  The ability to think and act at the operational level
·  Strong team player
·  Contract award analysis experience 
·  Effective communication
·  Problem solving ability

REQUIRED LANGUAGES:

·  Fluent in English and Polish
·  Another European language would be an advantage