Junior Buyer

Overview

The Junior Buyer will support the procurement function by assisting with the sourcing, purchasing, and coordination of goods and services in accordance with organizational policies, budgets, and regulatory requirements. The role contributes to cost control, supply continuity, and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to applying the global procurement strategywithin the assigned portfolio, following guidance from the Corporate Procurement Director and Procurement Manager for North America
• Assist in implementing procurement policies, CSR criteria, and basic risk assessments
• Manage procurement projects (including preparing documentation, tracking timelines, and coordinating with internal teams)
• Help identify procurement opportunities that can create value for the company, particularly during budget planning
• Assist in spend analysis in collaboration with internal stakeholders and the finance department
• Conduct initial supplier sourcing and market research
• Prepare specifications in collaboration with internal stakeholders (quality, legal, production, EHS, etc.)
• Launch and monitor calls for tenders
• Help ensure proper execution of commercial agreements (delivery times, pricing, product / service quality)
• Monitor technological and market trends relevant to assigned categories
• Assist legal department in drafting and updating supplier contracts and identifying potential risks
• Contribute to analyzing supplier proposals and supporting negotiations on pricing, lead times, and quality in alignment with financial objectives
• Implement and track supplier improvement plans
• Monitor strategic suppliers within the assigned portfolio (business reviews, audits)
• Update procurement dashboards (performance planmonitoring, procurement project sheets, etc.)
• Provide weekly updates to the Procurement Manager

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