IMS Energy Buyer

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IMS Energy & Waste Buyer - Your future role?

Purpose

- Responsible for supporting the indirect material and services sourcing and contracting process for Energy and Waste to optimize cost in line with Global and Regional Category Strategies and procurement guidelines.
- Works under the guidance of Senior Global Category Manager for Facilities, Real Estate, Utilities & Waste. Serves as primary contact for the operational and tactical sourcing of Energy and Waste.  Coordinates procurement activities as assigned.
- Closely collaborate with external Energy Consultant and relevant internal stakeholders

Core Responsibilities

Sourcing

- Advise and assist stakeholders in other functions in the evaluation and pricing of Energy and Waste related activities.
- Identify and drive cost savings and cost avoidance opportunities in line with Indirect Material and Services and business targets and business needs.
- Support TCO reduction initiatives and other cost reduction initiatives.
- Support the global category management in the roll out of global and regional strategies. This includes sourcing (including RFx’s and e-auctions), pricing, rejections, supplier inventory, supply chain, obsolescence and resolving invoice discrepancies.
- Provide sourcing support to stakeholders and liaise with GBS as appropriate.
- Introduce/Propose innovative/differentiating ideas to change ways of working /specifications into the company with an outside-in mindset.

Vendor Selection

- Select vendors according to corporate assessment criteria (quality, financials, sustainability/responsible sourcing, risk etc.) and consolidate preferred supplier base.
- Initiate search for new or alternative materials or products
- Investigate and approve requests for vendor creation

Negotiations & Contract Management

- Solicit and analyses quotes, negotiate prices and delivery terms and investigate invoice discrepancies
- Implement regional agreements and support the financial targets as outlined by IM&S Procurement and the business.
- Conduct negotiations with suppliers and ensure adequate contract cover within the portfolio and for spend as defined by the Sr Global Category Manager and according to the Global Delegation of Authorities/Signatories policy.
- Review and approve purchase requisitions/orders and other vendor related administrative workflows with external Energy Consultant and internal stakeholders
- Measure performance of vendors with respect to quality of work, cost, timelines and other related parameters
- Ensure appropriate risk evaluation within the IM&S risk framework and implement mitigation actions while meeting business needs
- Facilitate sourcing and contracting issue escalation and resolution

Reporting, Process Management & Delivery

- Support Energy and Waste category sourcing and contracting matters on a daily basis
- Act as first point of escalation
- Create and update information in SAP as required
- Implement the IM&S processes and systems in line with the global procurement guidelines
- Maintain existing catalogues and drive the implementation of new catalogues, as appropriate

AI/Technology

- Leverage AI and advanced technologies to enhance procurement processes and decision-making
- Stay informed about emerging technologies and industry trends, ensuring the organization remains competitive and innovative
- Collaborate with IT and data analytics teams to develop technology solutions that support procurement objectives and enhance stakeholder engagement

Academic Background

- Bachelor degree, Local Procurement or Commercial education

Professional Experience

- 3-5 years experience in a Procurement within an international environment

Technical Skills

- Fluent in English and any other language is a plus
- Solid understanding of procurement processes and systems (e.g. SAP)
- Good Negotiation Skills
- Strong communication and influencing skills
- Ability to develop actionable recommendations and implementation plans in a clear, compelling, effective way
- Ability to work in a highly matrixed environment

Our Benefits:

- Private Health Insurance
- Monthly cafeteria plan
- Home office with 1-2 days in the office
- Travel reimbursement when commuting from outside the Budapest urban area
- Access to exclusive perfumes and other employee discounts
- Recognition and referral programs
- Career development opportunities
- Team buildings and company events
- Learning programs to develop your soft and hard skills

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