23/09/2022
Position Summary
The Tactical Project Buyer serves as a Procurement Business Partner. He/she works under recommendation of the Category Sourcing Manager’s strategic plans.
Capturing requirements, identifying opportunities, intensive co-operation with the internal customers and Procurement colleagues delivering value, in an efficient manner and fully compliant with Client Procurement Policy is of utmost importance.
In general, the Tactical Project Buyer role characteristic is straightforward competitive bidding of projects. Processes can be very complex, as specifications are not always that clear and business pressure might urge for vigorous, but always compliant, actions. Main goal for this role is contracting best value, whilst serving the business needs and delivering a compliant procurement project.
Key Accountabilities
Procure local vs transversal projects.
Stakeholder management.
Manage the Sourcing to Contract activities.
Following categories that can be covered by the Tactical Buyer are:
Insurances
Capex
Transport & Logistics
Car Parts
Technical Goods & Services
Ensure compliance to national legislation, ESG standards, and Client Procurement Policy.
Manage complaints and constructive approach towards claims handling.
On incidental basis provide operational support and solve critical procurement problems (second line trouble shooting).
Budget managed
+/- 10 Mio €
Internal Networking/Key relationships
To be determined based on department needs, to include interactions such as:
Head of Sourcing & Procurement
Category Sourcing Managers
Project managers
Business lines
Brands & Network, Finance, other affiliates of the Client Group
Dedicated Procurement Legal Consultant
Finance and Account Payables
Min Knowledge & Experience required for the position:
Education:
At least Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent through experience) in a related field. and preferably procurement specific education.
Experience:
Proven buying experience.
A minimum of 5-10 years working experience in the same field.
Additional Skills/Knowledge:
Time management and result driven approach in a fast paced and highly demanding environment.
Proven analytical skills and ability to synthesize information in a coherent manner.
Ability to successfully manage multiple projects.
Holistic view on project(s).
Lead by example.
Efficiency and flexibility, go the extra mile.
Customer focus & Team player.
Steady & robust personality, able to work successfully in a very commercial environment.
Languages:
o Dutch
