Swarovski
Buyer
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“Buyer at Swarovski. Skills: Procurement, Supplier management, Contract management. Identify and evaluate suppliers. Participate in re-negotiation of contracts”
What You'll Achieve.
Optimize cost savings; Meet business goals
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills; Problem-solving skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5 years of experience in a similar role, Degree in business administration or similar education, Fluent in English, Proficient in MS Office, Procurement know-how and experience
Nice to Have
Additional language capabilities is a plus, Knowledge of procurement software and ERP systems, SAP knowledge, ARIBA knowledge
What You'll Do.
Identify and evaluate suppliers
Participate in re-negotiation of contracts
Terminate existing contracts
Conduct market research
Process purchase requests
Convert requests into purchase orders
Ensure compliance with Corporate Procurement guidelines
Follow Category and Material Group Manager guidelines
Deal with local needs
Purchase within value limits
Communicate with suppliers
Participate in concluding contracts
Solicit supplier quotes
Track supplier quotes
Collect supplier quotes
Prepare quotes for review
Ensure collaboration with country organization
Ensure collaboration with GBS
Identify procurement risks
Mitigate procurement risks
Define sourcing strategies
Execute sourcing strategies
Report activities regularly
Support Category Manager
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional collaboration; Work with business; Local country organization; GBS collaboration
Communication Scope
Negotiation skills; Presentation skills
Full Job Description
At Swarovski, where innovation meets inspiration, our people desire to explore, experience, and create. We are looking for a Buyer (Indirect) where you will get a chance to work in a rewarding role within a diverse team that is pushing boundaries. Be part of a truly iconic global brand, learn and grow with us. We’re bold and inventive, revealing astonishing things like no one else can. A world of wonder awaits you. About the job Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to: * Identify and evaluate suppliers for goods and services. * Participation in re-negotiation or termination of existing contracts if needed, according to assigned value limits and collaboration with sourcing to optimize cost savings. * Conduct market research to identify trends, new suppliers, and cost-saving opportunities. * Process purchase requests and convert them into purchase orders. * Ensure compliance with all relevant Corporate Procurement guidelines and policies (e.g. Code of Conduct, NDA, Sourcing Contracts) * Follow the frameworks and guidelines of Category and Material Group Managers and deal with local needs. * Purchasing in alignment within the frame of value limits as defined in the Corporate Procurement Guidelines. Select suppliers, communicate, and participate in concluding contracts with suppliers (RFQ, deliverables, payment terms, legal check, SLA’s, KPI’s, etc.). Solicit, track, collect supplier quotes and prepare for review with business. Perform 1/3bids&buy. * Ensure close collaboration with the local country organization and GBS. * Identify and mitigate potential risks in the procurement process. * Analyses the needs for assigned spend categories; defines and executes sourcing strategies and tactics to meet business goals. * Report activities regularly, support and resolve issues arising from Category Manager and other tasks or assignments from time to time. About you We are looking for a unique and amazing talent, who brings along the following: * 5 years of exper
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