Raw Material R&F Operational Sen. Buyer

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Raw Material Operational Senior Buyer Expert - Your future position?

In this role reporting into the R&F Raw Material Team leader you will be focusing on assigned vendors or categories, accountable and responsible for the entire Requisition & Fulfillment (R&F) processing. You will manage raw material (RM) availability and plant or region specific issue resolution to ensure security of supply.

You will be based in Budapest, Hungary (hybrid role, #LI-Hybrid) and will report directly to the Raw Material R&F Team Lead.

In this role you will:

PO Management:

• Release Purchase Orders to 3rd party suppliers according to sourcing and fulfillment instructions defined by the global Category Managers and within quality and time constraints

• Track and follow up closely Purchase Orders deliveries to ensure security of supply

• Manages import licenses and end-use certificates for concerned raw materials

• Run consignment stock consumption reports and associated settlements. Coordinate physical stock reconciliation with suppliers

Issue Resolution:

• Manage Raw Material availability issue resolution in coordination with plant Raw Material planners

• Coordinate delivery and quality non conformities in relation with respective plant stakeholders

• Support investigation of root cause analysis on invoice non-conformities

• Support the timely follow-up on planning, quality and accounts payable escalations ensuring appropriate commercial relations with the supply base

Supplier Management:

• Resolve major suppliers’ issues and complaints

• Implement improvement action plans discussed/agreed with Vendor Performance Analyst and Category Managers

You?

Are you someone who wants to grow and shape your own world? Who thrives being in a culture where you can express yourself in a creative team environment? Who wants to collaborate and learn together with teams who are as passionate as you are? Then come and join us – and impact your world.

Your professional profile includes:

• University or College degree

• Fluent in English, any other European language knowledge is welcome

• 3+ years of relevant experience in the procurement Raw Materials

• Experience of knowledge transfer activity, SSC experience is an advantage

• Knowledge of SAP modules (SRM) and Procurement tools is preferred

• Advanced MS Office Knowledge

• Willingness to travel (2-6 weeks periods) during knowledge transfer

What we offer:

• Opportunity to work from home 3-4 days/week

• Great compensation package including bonus and cafeteria

• We offer learning and career development opportunities

• Private health insurance

• Free coffee/tea

• We have access to exclusive perfumes and employee shop with discounts

• Opportunity to work from home

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.
You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.
Every essence of you enriches our world.
Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners.
Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.