Tactical Buyer-German

About the Company

A 'Better Together' philosophy towards building a better world.

Aligned Automation is a strategic service provider that partners with Fortune 500 leaders to digitize enterprise operations and enable business strategies. We believe we can create positive, lasting change in the way our clients work while advancing the global impact of their business solutions for a more optimistic and better world. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable workplace where all people can develop and thrive. Enriched by our '4C's' – Care, Courage, Curiosity, and Collaboration – our culture supports solutions that empower the possible.

Aligned Automation offer services by partnering with global firms to solve complex business problems by creating AI-powered, data-smart solutions and sustaining progress with expert services.

Tactical Buyer - German Language

Roles & Responsibilities :

The Tactical Buyer supports global operations by ensuring effective execution of direct and indirect procurement activities, arranging material supply, and resolving operational issues. This role secures cost efficiency and master data control with focus on tactical support and timely execution.

Key Tasks :

• Work closely with category managers and business units to establish and deliver procurement requirements and compliance to existing procurement contracts
• Follows all SOP's and WI as defined by customer policies, practices and procedures that ensure risk mitigation and quality standards are met
• Manage transactional buying activities via German communication and support wider strategic category management including converting compliant and approved purchase requisitions to purchase orders within SAP Ariba and SAP ECC platforms
• Monitor and challenge non-compliant buying activities
• Confirms with suppliers' accuracy and acceptance of PO information and updates as required, including cost, quantity and delivery details.
• Proactively provides tactical support for senior level buyers and Category managers on routine procurement issues, i.e. invoice and receipt discrepancies, expediting orders
• Maintain current accurate records and files of all vendor agreements and related procurement records (including material master, info records, source lists)
• Supports continuous improvement results in current purchasing procedures, always focusing on the elimination of waste and non-value-added activities
• Maintain sound professional relationships with suppliers. Resolve issues (e.g. pricing, quality, timing, claims, contract disputes, etc.) associated with terms and conditions of service agreements
• Understand demand / spend profile for commodity areas, and provide this information as necessary
• Manage any supplier issues (i.e., cost, quality, delivery, customer service)
• Maintain system data integrity and measure performance on related key indicators (examples : past due purchase orders, open PO acknowledgements, PO expedites, non-conforming material return, and supplier invoice resolution)
• Compliance with all internal and external safety guidelines regarding environmental protection, occupational and traffic safety in accordance with the customer System and immediate reporting of defects and misconducts
• Support of category sourcing that continuously improves suppliers' and contractors' compliance with Safety, Health &

Environment and Corporate & Social Responsibility standards

Competencies

Skills Required

Microsoft Office, Sap Ariba, Sap Ecc