
Territory Buyer Northern Europe
- Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
- Vast
- Voltijds
- Purchasing volume of c. €15-20 million, depending on the Territory
- Number of suppliers (shared with categories) up to 2,000
- Manage security of supply by short-term actions (issue resolution) and a longer-term approach (risk management assessments)
- Maintain a close relationship with Category Teams to balance local and Group interests and to balance resources between both groups
- Responsible for Procurement metrics: savings, contract compliance, supplier base management, payment term optimization
- Act as an information source for stakeholders, where price information is an important element for making business decisions.
- Source and contract for territory procurement needs. Align where necessary with the category managers of specific -sub-categories
- Supporting European-wide category activities, focusing on the benefits of achievement and plans related to the all relevant -sub-categories
- Oversee and deliver selection strategies, processes and management of key local suppliers
- Develop and manage relationships with key groups of territory business stakeholders
- Manage the network of Territory representatives for activities or projects
- Coordinated and aligned methods with territory Supply Chain Team(s) to continuously monitor and enhance sub-contract partners and 3rd party vendors
- Lead and implement projects for continuous Procurement performance improvement
- Supervise accurate & timely reporting on key metrics to business stakeholders
- Supply Base reduction
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent including Maths and English or equivalent in relevant disciplines. CIPS qualification is preferred.
- Business experience, with understanding of procurement and finance
- Expertise related to managing international teams
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically and argue persuasively for a course of action
- Strong problem solving and analytical expertise
- Project management skills in an international environment
- Proficient in English (written and oral) and Danish language
- Effective and pro-active communication across all mediums to a wide audience
- Skilled influencer with excellent analytical skills
- Manufacturing and inventory management experience in a high volume environment
- The role is by definition cross-functionally oriented, therefore the candidate must present and evidence a level of awareness and understanding of Supply Chain, Purchasing, Manufacturing and Finance