Regional Indirect Procurement Lead for Germany

Company:

MasterSearch are currently working with a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem.

Our client is looking for an Indirect Procurement Lead to be responsible of the management of daily purchasing activities for multi-categories on a strategic level.  With the goal to enable the business to procure third party goods and services in an efficient, professional manner while mitigating the financial and commercial risks.

Main responsibilities:

• Evaluate, negotiate and finalize contracts with suppliers
• To be the Indirect Procurement Guidelines and Process Owner for the business within your responsible region
• To lead/facilitate RFX, supplier selection and negotiation process
• To lead/support, where required, strategic sourcing activities
• Lead and develop supplier relationships and integrate supplier expertise as appropriate to meet business strategy
• Work closely with the company legal department to make sure contracts and terms are compliant
• Continually scouting for additional suppliers for ‘bottleneck’ segments or where dual sourcing is needed
• Supervise supplier performance, set KPI’s and act where underperforming
• Developing sound, cost-effective strategies for your responsible region
• Conduct regular XBR’s for strategic or key suppliers across region
• Evaluating spending while seeking ways to improve and enhance the quality of products purchased and the timeliness of deliveries
• Implement saving activities
• Conducting cost analyses and setting benchmarks for improvement
• Handle critical issues and support the business navigate through them
• Continuously extend understanding of current and potential suppliers
• Be compatible with accounts payable for payment or other issues relating to vendors
• Stay up to date of local laws and compliance
• Support of the Contract Manager

Profile:

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in business or a completed commercial apprenticeship and relevant further training in supply chain management or procurement.
• Proven experience in multi-category Procurement
• Experience of working within a multi-functional and multi-national environment
• Ability to influence stakeholders
• Experience with SAP is an advantage
• Prioritizes work to provide the most efficient service possible.
• Know-how to take ownership on whole procurement process from A-Z
• An enthusiastic individual who responds constructively to new ideas and inputs.
• An effective communicator
• A resilient individual with a continuous learning approach
• A great teammate who actively develops and supports team members but is also an effective self-starter
• A person with the ability to develop strong and long-lasting relationships

Languages:

Fluent in German and English

Please send your application to Rhys Masterson on: rmasterson@mastersearch.co.uk or call +44 207 101 9623.

Thank you for considering this opportunity. We endeavour to respond to all applications, on some occasions this is not possible due to the volume, in this situation we will keep your profile and contact you should a suitable role come available.