Stellenbezeichnung:  Procurement Specialist

We are hiring Procurement Specialist who is responsible for sourcing execution, contract lifecycle management and content definition, compliance and internal control, issue management, project support, continuous improvement that are under local scope.

Job Responsibilities:

• Align, develop and execute the sourcing calendar (Ariba, Keelvar, RFx) on a regular basis with business and/or category procurement plans, needs and strategy
• Prepare (through analysis of requirements like quantity, specifications, etc.), manage, execute, and evaluate sourcing events (including supplier selection) for the assigned category or Opco scope, in line with the sourcing guidelines and policy
• Define and implement contracts, adapt where needed, monitor the quality, progress, and expiration
• Enable the right content to ensure an efficient, effective, and simple P2P process within Friesland Campina
• Ensure compliance in processes, systems, and procedures, and develop ad hoc solutions within the procurement department
• Identify, analyze, and solve issues and complaints concerning suppliers and/or sourced goods/services, in line with contractual agreements
• Monitor and measure procurement processes, practices, tools, and systems
• Define, implement, and evaluate improvement opportunities
• Responsible for the KPI's on souring performance, Contract coverage, PO-rate and Handsfree PO-rate, % Blocked invoices
• Other tasks assigned by Line Manager.

The employee must meet the following minimum job requirements to successfully perform the job:

• Education: Bachelor/Master of Supply Chain, Business Administration or relevant fields
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Procurement or similar roles  
• Experienced in building RFx events & understanding of e-Sourcing methodologies and advanced sourcing systems (Coupa, Ariba, Keelvar)
• Gathering information and deriving insights
• Strong English communication skills both verbal and written
• End-to-end understanding of the local spending categories
• Measuring and improving performance