Strategic Buyer

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Lead sourcing and category management projects across indirect spend areas
• Perform procurement market analysis, initiate and conduct continuous cost improvement opportunities and deliver cost savings
• Implement tenders, RFQs and negotiate contract terms, pricing, and service level agreements (SLAs).
• Maintain related item data within the MRP system for new released items, process design modifications.
• Ensure availability of goods/services within required specifications, quality, and lead times.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Quality, Engineering, Finance) to resolve claims and improve supplier performance
• Liaise with suppliers to optimise supplier-relationship and track performance using KPIs
• Use Liebherr group-wide tools for cost analysis, supplier performance tracking, risk management and documentation
• Ensure compliance with Liebherr Global Purchasing Strategy guidelines and support audits as needed
• Other ancillary duties associated with the position.