.As a Buyer you are in contact with several account teams across Europe and with our approved supplier base in the Far East to ensure optimal sourcing and buying within a specific product category.
You aim to reach operational excellence, in line with adm procurement strategies set out by the Category Management Team.Main Duties/Responsibilities- Research and select quality products and materials- Build relationship with global suppliers, and negotiate with them for the best price, quantities, and delivery timescales- Carry out price benchmarking- Collect quotes from vendors, analyze and make recommendations accordingly- Submit quotes back to the Client teams- Ensure all required information is completed in the system or tools used within the business- Raise and process Purchase Orders when needed- Request and manage samples documenting and providing feedback to the appropriate stakeholders- Kick off and monitor tooling process- Monitor productions, order management, and work closely with supply chain on deliveries- Submit POs to supplier and coordinating with production management teams- Ensure supplier sign off on POs- Book and manage quality assurance and quality control activities- Arrange transport of goods; DDP with the supplier or FOB with support from Supply Chain and responsibility for tracking and communication back to the Business Account Unit (BAU) to ensure on-time and in-full delivery- Keep supplier accountable for their responsibilities- Ensure factories are compliant per adm's guidance- Daily contact with the various account teams and support them with issue resolution- Work collaboratively with other departments such as Sourcing, Quality, BAUs, Supplier Engagement, Supply Chain, and Finance/Accounts Payable/Receivable- Regular status update reports to the Buying Manager or line Manager- Support briefings from other categories as needed- Identify gaps in our manufacturing base partners to assure all needs are covered according to client requests and region capabilities- Communicate gaps to be covered to the strategic teams and vendor engagement to work accordingly- Provide feedback on vendors to ensure continuous evaluation of adm preferred supplier list- Occasionally support on new business implementation RFQ'sKnowledge/Experience- Excellent negotiating skills to secure the best prices according to budget- Result driven & persuasive- Good order management skills and work well in deadline-oriented environment- Critical thinking, attention to details and ability to make decisions- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills- Able to work well in a team- Excellent computer skills (Office suite)- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal- English and Spanish are a must