Strategic Buyer

Long Description

General Characteristics and purpose
Buys products, materials, parts, supplies, equipment and/or services, based on framework agreements and established purchasing policies and procedures. Optimizes price, delivery and terms.

Representative Activities

• Purchases commodities and services to meet specialized or complex needs. 
• Makes purchase decisions in accordance with company procedures and regulations. 
• Analyzes purchase requisitions and reviews for accuracy and completion. 
• Investigates and cultivates new sources for supplies and products. 
• Researches and prepares bid specifications. 
• Reviews quotes and secures the most competitive bids. 
• Monitors market trends and conditions.

Scope Variants
Purchasing portfolio

Manages portfolio with volume and/or critical materials and/or services with risk for business continuity

Contract negotiation

Negotiates with suppliers on pricing and terms within defined framework agreements. Negotiates non-strategic framework agreements

Complexity

Develops detailed specifications for straightforward bids based on market and technical research, actively looks for new suppliers, analyzes and selects suppliers

Annual Purchasing value accountable for

€5 million ≤ €20 million