To drive all related purchasing activities in CT IAM plants located in the Americas region, related to MRO categories (Electrical, Pneumatic, Hydraulic, Mechanical, Electronic components, Machine and Hand tools items) - together with the Global Category Head and Regional Cluster Manager.
Drive negotiations considering best commercial and operational aspects and ensure compliance with valid rules
Identify synergy potential where- and whenever possible
Ensure full coverage of all business requirements in the received offers
Drive contractual coverage
Support operational improvements by negotiating commercial benefits
Keep alignment between purchasing and internal customer strategy
Complete handling of the ordering process via CTOS and SAP, including any complaints handling as well as internal and external communication
Preparing and conducting tenders, offer comparisons, and contract negotiations for complex procurement projects in the defined areas, in cooperation with Global Category Head and Regional Cluster Manager
Create and compile Sourcing Decisions Sheets, ensure BPBoC and NDA signatures, collect financial and commercial records, identify and develop vendors
Ensure, that agreements are created, approved and signed and communicate to the plants inside the region
Support and management of special projects
Act as an interface between suppliers and other relevant departments on purchasing processes and new projects and activities
Monitor and advise on any issues which present risk or opportunity to the organization
Provide analysis on costs, new and existing and review cost reduction activities
Monitor market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers
Negotiate contracts, improve prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilizing negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods
Ensure compliance to company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures during supplier negotiations and contracts award process
Evaluation of suppliers and contribute to performance reviews to ensure contract compliance