Purchasing Coordinator

OverviewJoin to apply for the Purchasing Coordinator role at BeiersdorfAt Beiersdorf, we want to help people feel good about their skin – and our commitment goes far beyond caring for skin.
For 140 years, we have developed innovative skin and body care products for well-known brands such as NIVEA, Eucerin, La Prairie, Hansaplast, and Labello.
We act according to our purpose, WE CARE BEYOND SKIN, and take responsibility for our consumers, our employees, the environment and society.
Behind every brand, every product and every accomplishment are our more than 20,000 employees.
It is for them that we live an inclusive culture of respect and trust that is strongly aligned with our values – CARE, COURAGE, SIMPLICITY and TRUST.
We also embrace diversity by valuing the uniqueness of each individual and being committed to equal opportunities for all.Your responsibilitiesDefinition and deployment of regional category strategies in close alignment with global strategic frameworkAct as reliable expert to share Regional Procurement and Category know-how within international Procurement team and relevant stakeholdersResponsible for tendering, negotiation and contract handling of regional projects against the overall target to maximize the Procurement value contribution (e.g. cost development, supply security, improved service level, agility, sustainability & innovation)Responsible for compliance with Procurement standards, methods and processes, stakeholder management and sustainable interface towards demand owner and Procurement communityConduct regular market research and analysis to identify new suppliersPerform supplier evaluation to develop and improve supplier portfolio and focus on supplier relationship managementYour profileAcademic education degree and several years of professional experience in Procurement, preferably Packaging or Raw Materials ProcurementExperience in cross-functional projects and international supplier relationsStrong communication skills across all hierarchies for effective and efficient functional project steering in a matrix organizationVery good knowledge of MS Office, SAP, e-tendering, S2C-/ P2P-processesFluent English mandatory, additional language skills welcomeSelf-confident appearance, proactive working method and pragmatic, cost-conscious, creative, result-driven mindsetOur offerPosition functionally reporting to Head of Directs Procurement AmericasAttractive salary and bonuses, regular supply with product novelties for free, discounts in internal product shopBenefits (private health care, NIVEA Kindergarten, Private Pension Plan, Accident insurance, Multisport card, NIVEA gym, cafeteria MyBenefit, etc.)Regular office presence required with hybrid working optionsCooperating with international suppliers and stakeholdersGuided onboarding, learning and development with close connection to LATAM region, global headquarters and strategic ProcurementSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionPurchasing and Supply ChainIndustriesPersonal Care Product Manufacturing
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