Sourcing Raw Materials within the assigned product groups
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Establishing and maintaining effective supplier relationships
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Negotiating prices, terms and supplier agreements with company’s suppliers
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Managing contracts
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Evaluating cost analysis from suppliers
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Monitoring material stocks and ensuring timely supply of required materials
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Coordinating planning and forecasting activities for Kronospan plants and communicating them to suppliers
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Processing internal demands and registering purchase orders in company’s ERP system
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Tracking order acknowledgements, preparing and communicating shortage and backlog reports, ensuring visibility of potential interruptions, and proposing strategies to handle such situations
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Monitoring market trends and communicating relevant updates to internal stakeholders
Qualifications
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University Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, or a related technical field
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Minimum of 2 years experience in a high-performance business environment in purchasing, supply chain, manufacturing, engineering or related function. Previous experience in an international environment considered an advantage
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Proficiency in English
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Strong negotiations skills
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Deep interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills
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Ability to work well under pressure, and multi-task
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Excellent analytical and reporting skills
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High attention to detail
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Proactive approach with the ability to take initiative and work independently
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Results-driven with a focus on continuous improvement
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications - excellent knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint is required