Indirect Material & Services Senior Buyer

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Indirect Material & Services Senior Buyer – Your Future Position?

Location: 1 Woodlands Avenue 8

Reporting to: IM&S Procurement Manager

As a Senior Site Buyer, you will develop and implement business procurement strategies and plans following our goals for the country/site to improve costs, both P&L and balance sheet (working capital, creditors terms and stock arrangements) and to identify and reduce risk. Manage the procurement of Indirect Materials & Services (IM&S) in Singapore, this includes sourcing, contract negotiation, pricing agreement, project management and collaboration with other teams to meet their procurement needs.

Main Responsibilities:

• Implement global, regional and local agreements and support the financial targets as outlined by IM&S Procurement.
• To perform local negotiations with suppliers and ensure adequate contract cover within the portfolio within the value of spend specified by the IM&S Procurement Manager and the Global Delegation of Authorities/Signatories policy.
• To stay updated on industry trends and market conditions to make informed purchasing decisions.
• Manage supplier performance and conduct regular performance reviews to ensure compliance with contractual agreements and uninterrupted supply.
• Drive procurement process by developing intimate knowledge of selected commodity markets through conducting market research, personal contacts with suppliers, brokers and any other sources of market information.
• Analyse trends and market movements for use in making sound procurement decisions.
• To identify potential risks and opportunities.
• Furnish market conditions, pricing, shortages or technical information to Procurement Managers and makes recommendations.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement strategies to improve procurement process.
• Co-ordinate, oversee and review the procurement process, software and system.
• Integrate the IM&S processes so as to conform to the guidelines developed within the SAP and SRM system.
• Maintain existing SRM catalogues and lead the implementation of new SRM catalogues
• Advise and assist other departments in the evaluation and pricing of alternative materials. Advise on trade practices, pricing, market conditions, delivery terms, and use of technical services of vendors.
• Improve vendor selection and consolidation
• Solicit and analyse quotes, negotiate prices and delivery terms and investigate invoice discrepancies.
• Initiate the search for alternative materials or products. Investigate and approve the facilities, quality and financial responsibility of potential suppliers.
• Experience in Project Management will be an added advantage

Your professional profile includes:

• 5-7 years experience as Buyer/Senior Buyer or similar role in Procurement managing indirect categories
• Knowledge in managing packaging or CAPEX categories would be added advantage
• Experience in contract management and project management is highly preferred
• Proficient in procurement software (e.g. SAP, SRM)
• Business bachelor or any relevant degree
• Strong negotiation skills
• Team worker with good customer focus

Our Benefits:

• Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development
• A creative team environment that will inspire you
• Comprehensive healthcare plans

• LI-Y

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.