Buyer

Company: STEVANATO GROUP - Americas Region
Location: Fishers
Posted on: November 25, 2022

Job Description:

We're hiring a Buyer at our new Fishers, Indiana site!

In this role, you will be responsible for the procurement process of the product and service categories assigned, achieving expected requirements at the most cost effective price as well as timely delivery service level, enhancing the relevant process improvement with suppliers in order to increase efficiency, in compliance with applicable standards and SG policies and procedures.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. PROCUREMENT PLAN EXECUTION

* Participates in the procurement plan and operative programs implementation for the assigned categories of product and service with the aim of achieving the relevant targets in accordance to the leader above and in alignment with procurement strategy.

2. PROCUREMENT PROCESS MANAGEMENT

* Conducts directly the procurement processes and negotiations management within the established spending limits and the assigned categories of products and services, accordingly to the leader above, in order to achieve profitability as well as efficient and sustainable partnerships, in accordance with relevant standards and procedures.
* Leads the purchase orders management progression for relevant product and service categories, in order to achieve high level of services in terms of volumes, delivery date, quality, at the lowest total cost, in alignment with company's procurement guidelines and policies.
* Participates, working alongside the functions involved such as Quality Team R&D Team, Operations Team etc., for the preparation of product specifications and requirements of the relevant goods and service to be purchased, as regard its part of competence.
* Conducts requests for quotation for the product and service categories assigned, analyzing the offers proposed by the relevant suppliers, evaluates and selects best offering alongside the function involved, in accordance with the leader above and within the established spending limits.
* Monitors the procurement process, highlights critical issues and proposes to the leader above improvement area and corrective actions in terms of volumes, priorities and time delivery.

3. SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT

* Draws up and negotiates the relevant sourcing agreements within the established spending limits, alongside the relevant function involved and third parties when necessary, in order to build and maintain effective and profitable partnership, in alignment with the guidelines, procedures and in accordance with the leader above.
* Monitors the supplier processes for service and reliability, working alongside Quality team, in order to achieve the targets and needs, in accordance with the guidelines, corporate policies and procedures.
* Manages deviations and disputes with the supplier, for what is within its competence and work alongside AFC team and involved functions to solve issues and carry out administrative duties.
* Conducts the supplier scouting process, for the approved type of suppliers, proposing new supply relationships working alongside the relevant functions involved and submit the proposal to the leader above for the approval process.
* Participates in the supplier qualification process, working alongside Quality, identifying and gathering the relevant qualification and certification parameters and necessary documentation from suppliers.

4. MONITORING AND REPORTING

* Evaluates markets trends and benchmarks, KPI's, monitors the activities progressions, proposing the execution of improvements and corrective actions to the leader above, in order to ensure the KPI achievement in terms of the annual budget, strategy and plans.

5. BUDGET MANAGEMENT

* Provides the leader above with the budget proposal and manages properly the budget assigned.

6. GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES

* Participates actively and effectively in defining and updating the procedures and guidelines, ensuring the implementation and maintain high level of applicable standards as evidence by safety result.

7. PROJECT MANAGEMENT

* Deals with the projects assigned, effectively supports the SG4D approach, during the different phases and monitors the execution across the relevant area according with the project plan and program.

8. RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

* Interacts regularly and effectively communicates with the key internal leaders and team as well as relevant stakeholders aimed at building level of awareness on procurement process and targets.
* Builds effective and sustainable partnerships leading the relationship with internal and external stakeholders and influencers fostering the SG competitive advantages.

Skills and Experiences

* Leadership and Accountabilities
* Decision Making approach
* Customer Focus
* Goals Oriented
* Negotiation
* Quality mindset
* Risk Based Thinking Approach
* Analytical Approach
* Problem Solving
* Communication
* 3+ experience years in procurement area within international contests.
* University Degree in Engineering/Business economics

Technical Competences

* Knowledge of Procurement: processes, features techniques and methodologies
* Supplier Management: process, features techniques
* Knowledge of Product and Production: processes, features techniques and methodologies
* Project management techniques, methodologies, tools knowledge Industry and sector understanding and knowledge of key consumers and segments
* Continuous Improvement: techniques, methodologies, tools and processes Data Analysis and reporting: methodologies, techniques, tools and applications
* System, tools and application for the relevant processes Knowledge of applicable standards such as ISO, cGMP, FDA CFR's, and guidelines Knowledge of applicable legal requirements and specifications
* Budget management and cost control knowledge

Location:

* Site based role. Must work daily onsite at our facility in Fishers, Indiana

Stevanato Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Schedule:
* 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location%58047475%

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