Procurement Expert

Job Description

• Identify new suppliers and assist in negotiating supply agreements and contracts as needed, including discount structures, volume rebates, etc.
• Identify opportunities for cost management/value addition.
• Forecast procurement needs and reorder points.
• Ensure supplier compliance with all company regulations and requirements, including documentation.
• Handle purchasing issues.
• Responsible for resource and supply availability and timing.
• Perform cost analysis on items, quantities, and holding costs.
• Forecast price trends and their impact on future activities.
• Reduce the risk of key supplier dependency.
• Plan and execute special promotional campaigns, and prepare promotions in parallel with the marketing plan and seasonality.
• Provide category portfolio development, execute and improve the performance of the declared category by efficient assortment building (supplier and product selection) pricing.
• Analyze market conditions, maintain strategic market relationships, and have knowledge of market trends.
• Gather information relating to the customer's reaction to products.
• Prepare periodic performance reports.

Requirements:

• Full knowledge of marketing service purchasing.
• Proficiency in marketing service purchasing is preferable.
• At least a Bachelor's degree.
• Ability to work to deadlines, under pressure, and the willingness to put in the extra hours, when needed.
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiar with English.