Requirements: English
Company: WhatJobs
Region: Stein , Argovia
The Operational Buyer is responsible to proactively manage the performance of raw material suppliers, to ensure the Material Requirement Plan can be realized. Ensure relevant Procurement Master Data is available and maintained in SAP so the Material Requirements Plan (MRP) can be calculated reliably and the PO creation process can be as effective as possible. Develop and align the local supply strategy with the category managers and strategic buyers. Cooperate closely with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice queries.
Key responsibilities:
- Monitor & track supplier performance and feedback to strategic buyers and/or category managers
- Support the implementation of supplier changes and other initiatives led by Central Category managers and Strategic Buyers
- Collaborate with the broader procurement team to ensure all relevant material & vendor master data and outline agreements are available in SAP and are up to date
- Manage all Level 2 vendor escalations eg expediting delivery confirmation dates that dont meet our MRP and production needs or delivery and shipping related issues and inquiries
- Manage Vendor performance, driving improvements on time delivery, quality conformance, and other compliance issues
- Manage and resolve Vendor Returns (RMA, Cost Recovery, Replacements)
- Perform regular open order review meeting with Vendors
- Manage AP Inquiries (Invoice issues, etc..)
- Support internal cross-functional stakeholders to onboard and approve new raw materials and suppliers
Key requirements:
- Preferable Einkaufsfachmann/-frau mit eidg. Fachausweis or apprenticeship with strong work experience in the industry or academical degree in Supply Chain
- Significant work experience in raw material purchasing
- Strong knowledge in SAP material management
- Fluency in German and English
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