Buyer - Indirect

Job description / Role

• Close collaboration with internal stakeholders on company requirements, all related to indirect materials and services with a large focus on MRO, Capex and FM
• Management and evaluation of vendor performance
• Creation and execution of category strategies, which includes demand and supply analysis, execution and performance management
• Lead negotiations with suppliers in order to achieve cost reductions and targeted savings
• Execute PRs to POs and execution of contracts
• Provide input into budget pricing
• Ensure compliance to competitive bidding and other procurement policies
• Manage all claims with suppliers
• Ensure insurance is completed as per required shipment
• Manage contract expiry through either renewal or tendering

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Procurement / Business Administration or related discipline
• 3-5 years of experience in Indirect Procurement, specifically within Capex and MRO
• Good knowledge of local vendors for Capex and MRO services
• Fluent English (verbal and written)
• Good IT MS and ERP knowledge
• Proven negotiation and communication skills
• Strong stakeholder and supplier relationship management skills

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.