Operational Buyer - European Affiliates; m​/w​/d

Ihre Aufgaben:

• Create and maintain Purchase Orders:
• Proactively manage operational procurement activities to ensure procurement processes are performed efficiently and effectively in compliance with policies
• Execute purchasing activities for spend under ownership (< 50 Eur). Negotiate optimal terms and conditions as well as transactional process with selected suppliers
• Liaise with lead buyers for timely performance of sourcing activities (spend >50 kEur)
• Assure that sourcing activities have been performed as per internal regulations (i.e., compliance checklist) and any gaps are resolved
• Minimise the use of exceptions and gain proper approvals when exceptions are required
• Support the wider procurement shared services team as required
• Contribute to Procurement's success with regards to savings, customer satisfaction, risk mitigation and/or fulfilment of defined KPI´s (e.g., ROSMA)
• Conduct all activities in accordance with DSE policies & procedures as well as all relevant external regulations

• Bachelor's degree in Procurement or related field/Business Administration
• 2 - 5 years working experience in Procurement. Previous experience in the pharmaceutical industry is a plus
• Result driven, pro-active, and autonomous
• Strong execution and a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously to completion
• Organized, committed, and working well under pressure
• Positive attitude and robust customer service orientation
• Team player with very good communication skills and a positive mindset
• Able to think critically and challenge the status-quo to pro-actively identify improvement opportunities. Strong problem-solving skills toward solutions
• Excellent analytical skills, highly reliable and a distinct aptitude to work accurately
• Fluent in English & German, additional European languages are an advantage
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, SAP MM, eSourcing, Procurement Suites
• Uphold a high standard of integrity and intercultural competency