Hybrid Procurement Specialist, Indirect bei Dorf Ketal

JOB TITLE: Purchasing Specialist – Indirect Spend

 DEPARTMENT: Supply Chain

 REPORTS TO: VP – Supply Chain & Purchasing

 ROLE SUMMARY: 

 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 • Analyze historic spend data to identify opportunities for supply consolidation, optimization and for competitive sourcing.

• Work closely with other functional areas and all the manufacturing plants to establish an effective supply base.

•   Manage routine purchase orders in ERP system, E-Procurement and similar platforms.

• Develop sourcing strategies by analyzing the supply base, market conditions, and future technologies to achieve the saving objective. Track and report monthly realized cost savings and cost avoidance from procurement initiatives and actions.

•   Ensure competitive cost, quality, and appropriate service levels for assigned procurement

responsibility for goods & services.

• Negotiate, implement, and manage contracts, ensuring adherence to all company policies, directives, and sustainability targets related to purchases from outside vendors.

•   Conduct competitive sourcing events (RFx’s) and negotiate pricing/contracts for specific

Indirect and Capex goods and services, in compliance with Legal, Technical and SHE

requirements.

• Drive continues improvement activities within the manufacturing plants, lead actions with the main stake holders.

• Understand vendor capabilities, identify opportunities for alternative sources and arrangements, and make recommendations to reduce cost and risk, and optimize working

capital.

• Establish, analyze and report metrics to track vendor performance, conduct periodic performance and  business review meetings with key suppliers to drive continuous improvement.

• Serve as a primary point of contact to develop and manage relationships with key suppliers and service providers.

•   Ability to travel as required to vendors and Dorf Ketal office/manufacturing sites.

• Support and assist in implementing and maintaining certified management systems ascribed to DK such as ISO 9001. Identify training needs of personnel.  Promote awareness of risks and opportunities associated with their work.  Maintain an understanding of the Quality policy and how they personally contribute to meeting DK objectives and goals 
• Support and assist in implementing and maintaining the RCMS program. Identify training needs of personnel.  Promote awareness of the RCMS guiding principles and Dorf Ketal's HSSE policy, objectives and goals in addition to how they can contribute to them.
• Other projects as required.

  SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

•   This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

 CORE QUALIFICATIONS:

•   Education:

o Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, business management, or related fields

•   Experience/Skills:

o 2+ years of related experience

o Knowledge of the chemicals industry, or related industrial manufacturing

environment.

o Experience in e-procurement & reverse bidding process would be preferred.

 COMPETENCIES:

 • Adaptability  - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

•   Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data;

Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.

• Attendance/Punctuality  - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

•   Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation

to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.

•   Change Management  - Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates

changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results

•   Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost

saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.

•   Dependability  - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes

responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an

alternate plan.

• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

• Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes

advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

•   Judgement  - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate

judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

• Motivation  - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

 • Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people

and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts

responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

•   Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to

increase productivity; Works quickly.

• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

•   Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands

organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.

• Teamwork  - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

•   Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and

grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.