Operational Buyer

ICL Group

  • Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
  • Vast
  • Voltijds
  • 6 dagen geleden
About the roleAs our new Operational Buyer in the Global Procurement team you will actively participate in the sourcing activities with the goal of achieving cost reductions, while maintaining or improving quality. You will work closely together with the Global Sourcing Managers who are responsible for the global sourcing strategy for a specific subcategory or project. Your focus will be split across long term projects such as assisting in preparing and coordinating bids as well as managing the operational activities in PR to PO cycle. Co-ordination with site stakeholder will be required for this role.You will have a key role in our organization. You will interact with sites, suppliers, and colleagues from all over the globe on a day-to-day basis. This position would be great for further pursuing your procurementMain responsibilities:
  • Identify, Evaluate & Select suppliers, negotiate and close framework agreements for Global & specific region for Products and Services under the Procurement Tech & Maintenance Equipment Sub-category.
  • Support the Sourcing Manager with CAPEX procurement activities and perform data analysis to enhance decision-making.
  • Manage operational procurement tasks, including RFQs and PR-PO conversion.
  • Maintain procurement records, verify invoices, and ensure accurate documentation.
  • Maintain and develop in-depth knowledge of suppliers, markets and trends.
  • Perform / Participate in best-in-class negotiation process via analysis of supply & demand trends.
  • Resolve payment-related issues efficiently.
  • Review, verify, and approve financial and business transactions within guidelines within established Frameworks.
  • Occasional travel to suppliers and sites for projects, building relations and negotiation of prices and contracts will be required
About youTo be successful in this role you have a bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field like Engineering or Business Management with the right amount of relevant procurement experience that is needed to bring high quality procurement to this role. Reasonable understanding of procurement processes, and systems (like SAP) to do the PR to PO process is required.Languages:Fluency required in both Spanish and English languageLocation: EU HQ in Amsterdam. You will be required to work 3 days from office with option to work remotely for 2 days in a week.Apply now!Do you recognize yourself in the above description? Does the job appeal to you? Then we'd love to see your application! Click on "Apply now" button and upload your resume and cover letter online.
  • We can only accept applications through our online process.
For any questions about the recruitment process, please Paul Binnekade, TA Partner, via paul.binnekade@icl-group.com.About usICL European HQ is the home of our Global Procurement Organization (GPO). ICL's global sourcing strategies, negotiations and approvals of our global procurement contracts are steered and made in this office. For our indirect Category we are looking for a Sourcing Manager that has a strong experience in creating sourcing strategies while having a pragmatic approach. We are a leading global specialty minerals company that creates impactful solutions for humanity's sustainability challenges in the global food, agriculture, and industrial markets.

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