Operational Buyer at Diversey, Inc.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the operational execution of the Request-to-Pay process including logistics
• Identify and understand requirements and needs of stakeholders (such as quantity, specifications and service levels) to forecast demand and evaluate accurate inventory levels
• Source raw materials and finished goods and manage their inventory
• Order imported products, based on ordering parameters such as stock policy, product shelf life, minimum ordering quantity, lead time etc
• Monitor deliveries and any past due shipments in consultation with planning and warehouse team
• Ensure supplier/service providers contracts are in place and valid
• Build relationships with suppliers and manage their performance
• Conduct routine supplier business reviews and evaluate supplier performance and compliance
• Follow up and solve any existing and underlying supplier issues, including payment
• Assist in Safety, Health and Environmental standards and to carry out duties and specific responsibilities in compliance with Safety Health and Environmental Policies and Procedures relating to warehouse and other operational activities
• Responsible for supplier database rationalization and administration
• Responsible for monthly reports such as savings, open orders and goods in transit management
• Proactively look out for opportunities to implement continuous process improvement within supply chain

Key Qualifications and Experience 

• University Degree in a Business related field
• Minimum of 3 years’ progressive experience in procurement and inventory management
• Professional training or certification in procurement or supply management, inventory or demand and supply planning, preferably CIPS and/or APICS
• Adequate SAP knowledge
• Excellent analytical, communication and relationship management skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Demonstrated business acumen and functional knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements and commercial understanding.