Procurement Specialist/ Buyer with DUTCH

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

We are a truly consumer-centric, sales-driven organization with nearly 600 employees in our Prague office, which was established 10 years ago. During the past few years we had an impressive and constant growth and we became one of the largest organization groups within FMCG sector. With the existing portfolio of over 200 brands and 155,000 employees in 25 countries we are supporting our customers all over the world. Key elements of our dynamic and fast-changing company culture are ownership mindset, informality, national diversity and excellence.

THE ROLE:

As a Procurement Specialist you will play a key part in Procurement Team organizational set-up in Prague. You will be responsible for day-to-day buying of non-strategic items, managing local purchase requisitions per defined strategies and categories, contribute to saving targets while ensuring that Service Level Agreements with the business are being met.

The main accountabilities within this role are verifying purchase request quality, aligning with end users, selecting and negotiating with suppliers, analysing results and supporting creation of contracts and relevant administration. 

Key responsibilities:

• Manage local purchase requisitions per defined strategies and categories
• Verify purchase request quality and correct buying channel
• Align with end users on missing specification
• Identify suppliers for specific needs or categories
• Analyze results, negotiate and select supplier
• Create contract if required and convert purchase request into purchase order
• Support analysis requests, supplier enablement and contract administration for owned categories
• Resolve helpdesk claims and issues
• Escalate issues to Sourcing & Spot Buy Lead

THE IDEAL PROFILE:

• High school or University education in Economics / Finance/ Business Administration/ International Business or relevant field is preferred
• Previous work experience in Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain or administrative position is a great advantage but not a must
• Fluent knowledge of Dutch (both spoken and written)
• Advanced level of English
• Good coordinating, analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to perform in stressful conditions
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Customer-oriented mindset
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team

WE OFFER:

• Attractive corporate benefit package (including meal vouchers, 5 weeks of holidays and other benefits)
• Permanent employment contract
• Opportunity to use EU languages on a daily basis
• Continuous professional & personal development
• Perspective projects with an international scope
• Positive, social & international working environment
• Large and modern office building near public transportation
• Extensive training and coaching
• Free refreshments in the workplace
• Social events and team building activities