Job Description:
As a Procurement Specialist for Raw Materials, you will play a crucial role in ensuring smooth procurement operations by managing supplier relationships, overseeing compliance, and optimizing procurement processes.
Main Responsibilities:
1. Compliance & Documentation: You will oversee legal documentation checks and approvals to ensure all procurement processes adhere to external requirements and internal policies.
2. Vendor Management: You will lead the Ariba vendor registration process for raw material suppliers, ensuring smooth onboarding through proactive follow-ups. Maintaining data accuracy and consistency is essential for supporting procurement efficiency.
3. Supply Chain Mapping: Supporting supply chain mapping initiatives will be a key responsibility. You will collaborate closely with Co-Packer and Packaging teams to enhance integration and ensure accurate mapping of supply networks, contributing to better transparency and risk management.
4. RFX Events: In this role, you will manage procurement events within Ariba, including Request for Information (RFI), Request for Proposal (RFP), and Request for Quotation (RFQ) processes. You will be responsible for setting up and overseeing these events, ensuring a structured and efficient approach to supplier selection and negotiations.
5. Cost Analysis: You will conduct detailed cost analyses, correlating volume usage with market price indexes to support strategic decision-making. Additionally, you will assist in Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) analysis by providing accurate and relevant data insights, contributing to the company's sustainability goals.
6. Portfolio & Supplier Communication: Leading supplier communication efforts, you will manage ad-hoc projects such as risk assessments and PCF data collection. Your ability to gather, analyze, and present supplier-related data will play a key role in optimizing procurement strategies and ensuring alignment with company objectives.
Requirements:
* A Master's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, or a related field.
* 1-2 years of relevant experience in procurement or supply chain management.
* Experience in the FMCG sector is a plus.
* Experience with procurement tools (e.g., Ariba, SAP) and data analysis is preferred.
* Advanced MS Excel skills.
* Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, attention to detail, and proactive problem-solving abilities.
* Travel: 0-10 %