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Group Buyer

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RAY.BBDM

Aug 15

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Logistics
  • Lisbon

Requirements

  • Degree in areas such as Engineering, Industrial Management, General Management, etc.
  • 3 to 5 years of experience as a Buyer or Senior Buyer namely dealing with raw material and commodities in an industrial context.
  • Experience in negotiating with both national and international suppliers and manage commodities at a global level.
  • Strength in negotiating with suppliers and subcontractors (Price, Payment Terms, Lead Time, Minimum Order Quantity, Allocated Capacity, Quality, ...).
  • Understanding of the standards and regulations in force within its scope.
  • Familiar with discrete manufacturing materials, technologies and processes/ short series manual assembly.
  • Ability to analyze commercial data and its interactions with the Supply Chain.
  • Availability to travel 15% of the time.
  • Fluency in English: written and spoken.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze the market and the Company's needs in relation to the Group Purchasing strategic objectives, including defining a roadmap for the purchasing goals
  • Contribute to the development of specifications, launch calls for tenders, negotiate and implement contracts with purchasing Partners and Service Providers
  • Provide purchasing support to the various actors involved in projects/ businesses
  • Ensure the maintenance of Information System tools and database related to Purchasing
  • Monitor the approval and referencing of suppliers into the Approved Vendors Panel
  • Carry out Purchasing audits at Partners and Service Providers
  • Keep technical, technological and market watch on the product ranges under management, perform a benchmarking on new products including innovative ones

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of a Group Buyer?

The primary responsibilities include analyzing the market and company needs, developing specifications, launching tenders, negotiating and implementing contracts, providing purchasing support, maintaining information systems, monitoring supplier approval, conducting purchasing audits, and performing market research on product ranges.

What qualifications are required for the Group Buyer position?

A degree in areas such as Engineering, Industrial Management, or General Management is required, along with 3 to 5 years of experience as a Buyer or Senior Buyer in an industrial context.

Is travel required for the Group Buyer role?

Yes, availability to travel is required approximately 15% of the time.

What skills are essential for success in the Group Buyer position?

Essential skills include strong negotiation abilities with suppliers, understanding of relevant standards and regulations, familiarity with discrete manufacturing materials and technologies, analytical skills related to commercial data and supply chain interactions, and fluency in English.

What kind of market experience is preferred for a Group Buyer?

Experience negotiating with both national and international suppliers and managing commodities at a global level is preferred.

How does the Group Buyer contribute to the company's strategic objectives?

The Group Buyer contributes by analyzing the market, defining a roadmap for purchasing goals, and ensuring that purchasing strategies align with the company's objectives.

Will the Group Buyer be involved in audits?

Yes, the Group Buyer will carry out purchasing audits at partners and service providers.

What type of products will the Group Buyer manage?

The Group Buyer will manage products related to the energy and telecommunications industries, focusing on raw materials and commodities.

Human Resources
Industry
11-50
Employees
1993
Founded Year

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