Tactical Purchaser

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Implement and support strategy: Implements the prescribed sourcing strategies in terms of prices and contract negotiations with suppliers. Ensures that purchasing targets/KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators) appointed by and agreed with the superior are met. Continuously analyzes and develops for assigned material groups/material cluster the sourcing markets and the requirements/demand of internal clients. Supports strategic purchasers through knowledge/information according to regional markets circumstances, and new developments. Closely cooperates with the strategic Purchaser in projects. Reports and monitors achieved purchasing performances. Ensure as “Gatekeeper”, so process requirements are maintained, brief internal clients accordingly. Works on supplier evaluation and development. Advises and steers purchasers functionally in the material group/region in his/her area of responsibility. In his/her assigned material groups and organizational unit contact person for purchasing issues within the given authority. Supports procurement activities associated with SCHOTT Batam new plant from project initiation through operational ramp-up. Responsibilities include supplier identification and development, RFQ management, purchase order processing, stakeholder communication, and ensuring the timely availability of materials, equipment, and services required for project and production objectives. Performs other duties as assigned.2. Purchasing process, contract and order management Ensures the punctual and accurate processing of contracts and orders in accordance with the SCHOTT purchasing guideline, including order post-processing and master data administration; review prices, terms of payment and delivery, maintain supplier-related agreements in accessible data bases. Adjusts daily business activities with suppliers, operates as “single point of contact” for suppliers, e. g. demand/volume/delivery date changes. Supports superior with the optimization of sourcing processes and systems to increase the efficiency of purchasing processes (e.g. benchmarks, worldwide purchasing) or adopt appropriate measures. Executes all purchasing activities and sourcing management decisions under consideration of principles of compliance, environmental safety, health and safety (IMSU/EHS), as well as social responsibility (CSR). Further Education: Maintains his/her current standard of knowledge in his/her subject area through continuous further training measures.