About the role:
As a Senior Buyer at Storio Group, you will assist with the development and implementation of a group-wide purchasing and sourcing strategy, involving all of our sites and functions across Europe.
You will contribute to key goals for strategic procurement in line with the corporate strategy and market trends, manage tenders and supplier contractual negotiations, as well as drive the continuous sourcing cost reduction plan.
Your daily adventure at Storio:
* Manage and develop supplier relationships.
* Build a knowledge base for defined strategic material groups and become the internal procurement expert for them.
* Develop procurement best practices and ensure their implementation across Photobox.
* Track and report key financial information such as spend and material costs.
* Provide and oversee the provision of a comprehensive range of procurement advice to managers and staff.
* Conduct regular reviews of supplier performance in terms of quality, price, and service.
* Set and manage the budget for purchased items.
* Investigate trends within Procurement to utilize new solutions and initiatives to ensure efficiency.
* Manage tenders and supplier contractual negotiations.
* Seek new supply sources that add value to product, service, and price propositions.
* Assist in the launch of new products/services by identifying reliable sources.
What will I need to succeed?
* Familiarity with all aspects of the procurement function.
* Innovative and influential in a rapid-growth ‘change’ environment.
* Strong commercial skills and ability to work in a rapidly changing business.
* Fluent in English; ability to speak a second language (e.g., French, Spanish, or German) would be ideal but not required.
* Available to travel to Photobox Group facilities and suppliers’ facilities.
* Collaboration with group functions, finance teams, and manufacturing operations.
What you bring to the party?
* 3-5 years of experience in procurement and commercial contracts management.
* Experience in direct material categories and/or Capex.
* Track record of successful negotiations.
* Project Management experience.
* Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* An analytical and problem-solving mindset.
* Excellent interpersonal skills required.
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