Tactical Buyer

Xchanging

Porto, Portugal

há 4 dias

The Role : The Tactical Buyer manages on a daily basis, procurement requests coming from Xchanging Customer (From 10.000 USD to 100.000 USD).

The Tactical Buyer support the Sourcing Manager in the management of the spend addressed by Xchanging on behalf of the Customer and the development of sustainable and innovative supply strategies.

The Tactical Buyer will be able to work in a customer facing environment when required.

Key Accountabilities :

Manage Purchasing Requests according to Service Levels agreed with Customer

Manage sourcing projects from proposal development to recommended supplier selection and final negotiation of pricing

Create strong and close relationship with local Customer stakeholders for higher service delivery fluidity via good local interaction including Face-to-Face meeting

Negotiate Tactical sourcing requirements on behalf of the Customer within your defined spend remit assigned by the Helpdesk and Sourcing Managers

Own and deliver Savings; including financial reporting to meet the business objectives / targets

Research and source appropriate suppliers to deliver against Customer requirements

Drive Compliance within your area of responsibility, increasing the use of preferred suppliers where possible

Lead re-education and advise customers and stakeholders on total procurement activities from requisition to payment within defined commodities, highlighting any opportunities to improve workflow and drive adherence to Customer procurement policies

Liaise with the Spend Analysts to undertake monthly spend analytics within managed categories of scope to identify opportunities and tactical initiatives

Manage administrative activities enabling better compliance to processes

Contribute to the development of a Supplier Network solution ie Preferred Supplier List

Comply with all relevant XPS sourcing methodology & guidelines as well as with specific customer processes

Skills, Experience & Qualifications :

Language Specific : Portuguese and English, both fluent

Commercial aptitude and negotiation capability

Results Driven

Work in a Team environment

Excellent communication skills

Personal credibility and professional confidence

E-sourcing experience / understanding

Proactive in identifying opportunities

Self-motivated, with ability to work independently

Enthusiastic with a positive attitude

Relationship management ability

Strong influencing skills for working with customer stakeholders

Role model for Customer Focus and Service Excellence

Ability to work at a fast pace maintaining an eye for detail

Experience :

The ideal candidate will have between 2 & 5 years’ experience and relevant further education qualification and CIPS qualified if not working towards CIPS.

Ideally he should have experience of working in a results driven Procurement role and be capable of working in a customer facing environment.

Interpersonal Skills :

Strong communicator

Able to work autonomously

Personal accountability

Unflappable and calm under pressure

Resourceful and results focused

Logical and analytical thinker

Proactive problem solver