Senior Buyer (based in Landau, Biassono or Plovdiv)

Support local sourcing team in procurement and purchasing of Direct Materials to ensure timely availability of goods and materials at optimized TCO (Total Cost of Ownership)

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Development and implementation of sourcing and procurement strategies for Watts Industries Germany in line with the European and global (sourcing) strategy

• Analyze market trends, supply chain risks, and demand forecasts.
• Develop sourcing strategies for assigned commodities aligned with company goals
• Identify cost reduction opportunities through sourcing, process improvements, or value engineering.
• Benchmarking; identification of new (backup) sources and continuous improvement of the supply base to ensure an uninterrupted supply chain (quality and timing) at optimal TCO
• Managing supplier relationships and negotiating pricelists, terms and availability of materials
• Troubleshooting supply problems
• Ensuring the completeness and integrity of supplier data, purchasing records and related documentation
• Preparing cost estimates and report all results of cost reduction initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

TRAVEL

25-50%