Strategic Buyer

Beiersdorf Inc
parental leave, 401(k)
United States, Connecticut, Stamford
301 Tresser Boulevard (Show on map)
Nov 19, 2024
Strategic Buyer Caring for skin means caring for people. It all started with a pharmacist and a dream almost 140 years ago. Today, Beiersdorf is a global company with iconic brands - Coppertone, Aquaphor, Eucerin and NIVEA - focused on providing innovative, clinically-proven and safe skin and sun care solutions to more than 500 million consumers in over 200 countries - making people feel comfortable in their own skin. At Beiersdorf, we care beyond skin. We care for people - our employees, our customers, our consumers and our communities - and our planet.We know that diversity of thought, backgrounds, experience and perspective enriches our culture and fosters innovation and ingenuity.We know thatresponsibly-sourced, sustainable products and packaging make for a more sustainable future. And we know that when your skin feels better, you feel better. A welcoming workplace that offers personal and professional growth for all individuals. At Beiersdorf, you'll find: A welcoming workplace that fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging where every team member feels valued, respected, and supported Nimble teams that enjoy challenging work and the ability to make an impact A dynamic community of life-long learners that values acumen, aptitude and the ability to learn as well as hard skills and established expertise A purpose-led company that cares about your personal and professional development with the right balance of structure and flexibility to thrive A collaborative culture that leads with care, trust, simplicity and courage Unique benefits that consider the whole person. We understand that you have a life outside of work, and we support you with unique benefits including: Generous and flexible PTO policy Summer Friday hours Paid Parental Leave Comprehensive Wellness and Benefits program Cash Balance Plan (similar to a pension) 401k match Growing number of Employee Resource Groups or affinity groups - to foster meaningful connections and belonging with other colleagues Dynamic work model - a hybrid of 3 days in-office collaboration and 2 remote focused work days. Experience, skills and competencies that lend themselves to this role: We know that experience comes in all forms and we're not necessarily looking for individuals who can hit the ground running ('check all the boxes') but may bring a unique blend of competence and capabilities that can grow into a role and/or bring news skills to the team. OVERVIEW: Beiersdorf Inc. is seeking a passionate Strategic Buyer who will challenge the status quo to guide us in achieving excellence in the procurement Indirect Area, simplify our business processes, build trust with colleagues and partners, and show care to our customers and consumers This position is responsible to provide procurement support for North America for Secondary packaging and Indirect Services needed at the right price, time and quality within the Beiersdorf Corporate Procurement Guidelines. RESPONSIBILITIES: Category Management Conduct regular market & Spend analysis for the assigned categories Develop, implement, and monitor local procurement category strategies for Indirect, and Secondary packaging spend defined as locally sourced by procurement. Support the implementation of the Beiersdorf NA Supply Chain strategy as well as the Global Procurement strategy locally Procurement Business Partnering Work closely with internal & external partners to look for value opportunities. Identify, implement, and track cost saving initiatives. Collaborate and shape specification with demand owners in terms of understanding business needs and reach consensus of best suppliers and cost-effective execution Negotiate, contract with suppliers (prices, TCO, payment terms, quality levels, etc.) along an indirect and secondary packaging roadmap towards objectives agreed with the demand owner(s) or set by local or regional initiatives Continuously monitoring the related activities for opportunities to maximize Procurement value contribution Procurement Processes & Systems Research, identify and maintain supplier pools for various assigned Indirect and secondary packaging spend categories Lead, analyze and present results of tenders, including pitch process timeline, RFI/RFQ and supplier evaluation. Negotiate, review, and maintain contracts using local & globally supported procurement levers while adhering to Corporate Procurement Compliance requirements Ensure proper maintenance of Category spend data in SAP and that KPIs reflect contractual terms for own category, contracts, and suppliers Develop best practices, standard documents, and tools for assigned categories. Responsible for end-to-end Procurement Activities in assigned categories incl. tender/negotiation, contracting, and approvals within own value limits (shopping cart approval, contract release) Manage multiple projects simultaneously with very short deadlines. Supplier Management Ensuring proper supplier selection (e.g., financial health, process knowhow, etc.) to minimize supply risks for the affiliates of BDF Actively managing supplier relationships to ensure suppliers are able and willing to fulfill BDF supply requirements Responsible to conduct Ariba Supplier evaluations of the NA Team in the system as well as facilitate the related process. Procurement Local Key User: Serve as the primary point of contact for all SRM and SAP related matters from a procurement view Serve as the primary point of contact for all SRM/SAP related inquiries from local users. Ensure that all users are trained on how to properly use BDF Purchasing orders systems Develop and maintain reports related to SRM/SAP users' usage and their accesses. Assist with the testing and implementation of new BDF systems changes, upgrades, or enhancements. Troubleshoot Procurement issues related to the SRM/SAP, escalate issues as needed, and follow up to ensure timely resolution. Host Office hours to provide transactional support and guidance on BDF Purchasing orders Systems to all the users and help solve any related questions or issues. Work closely with other Procurement LKUs from different Regions to drive continuous improvement REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's Degree in business / management or equivalent 4 - 6 years strategic purchasing experience, preferred experience with secondary packaging and Indirect services. Experience in Consumer-Packaged Goods or related field a plus. Demonstrable use of best in class sourcing tools and techniques (RFI, RFQ, category analysis and market research) Proven experience in negotiating, contract review, supplier management principles and project management Ability to work well within a cross-functional team. Must demonstrate initiative, attention to detail and poses excellent communication skills. Must be proficient in Microsoft suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Time management and organizational skills required. Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects. Knowledge of SRM/SAP/ERP systems desirable Ability to travel up to 10% ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: At Beiersdorf, we embrace Diversity and aim to provide equal opportunities to all of our applicants - regardless of e.g. gender, sexual identity, nationality, ethnicity, religion or ideology, disability or age. We would therefore kindly ask you to include only information and data in your documents which are relevant for the assessment of your application (e.g. curriculum vitae with relevant references and certificates). For instance, please feel free to upload your CV without a picture. Beiersdorf North America Company Culture Highlights Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company Outlook 2024 Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Sales Team 2023, 2024 Winner of Comparably's Award for Happiest Employees 2022,2023, 2024 Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company Perks & Benefits 2024 Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Leadership Teams 2023 Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company Culture 2023 Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company Compensation 2022, 2023 Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company for Diversity 2022 Beiersdorf North America is ranked in the top 5% of companies for CEO rating on Comparably Beiersdorf North America is ranked in the top 10% of companies for Leadership rating on Comparably Check us out on Comparably: https://www.comparably.com/companies/beiersdorf Having trouble applying? Go to www.BeiersdorfUSA.com to search our careers page. Beiersdorf is an Equal Opportunity Employer.