Required education / experience / skills:
* bachelor's degree in logistic, it, business administration, etc.
* master’s degree a distinct positive ( plus )
* +5 years in similar position
* green belt in lean six sigma within 3 years
* apics certification (plus)
* proven negotiation skills
* proven track record obtaining material cost out (mco) savings
* background and track record of successful best value country (bvc) sourcing
* ability to build relationships, both externally and internally, to deliver successful team objectives
* ability to think and act strategically in support of business and team objectives
* relevant expertise and acknowledge in erp ( oracle, sap )
key responsibilities
* ensure the supply of merchandise by avoiding stock outages, achieving gradual reductions in costs year after year and minimizing the risks of purchasing operations
* supplier negotiations and contracting
* manage individual commodity/commodities.
* performs supplier negotiations and determines most competitive total cost solutions.
* supervise the acquisition of materials and supplies necessary for effective operation.
professional experience/qualifications
language:
* english ( advanced ) 85 %