Site Buyer Indirect Procurement

Company Overview:
Dematic is a leading supplier of integrated automated technology, software and services to optimize the supply chain. Dematic employs over 7,000 skilled logistics professionals to serve its customers globally, with engineering centers and manufacturing facilities located around the world. Dematic is one brand under the KION Group of companies and has implemented more than 6,000 integrated systems for a customer base that includes small, medium and large companies doing business in a variety of market sectors.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Dematic is a member of KION Group, a global leader in industrial trucks, related services and supply chain solutions. Across more than 100 countries worldwide, the KION Group designs, builds and supports logistics solutions that optimize material and information flow within factories, warehouses and distribution centers. The company is the largest manufacturer of industrial trucks in Europe, the second-largest producer of forklifts globally and a leading provider of warehouse automation.

We Offer:

• Site Buyers, Indirect Procurement are responsible for the cost and supply of all Indirect Material and Services within assigned locations and categories.
• Responsible for assigned Indirect Procurement spend and corresponding suppliers for the assigned locations within North America.
• Process Purchase Requisitions within SAP, starting from verification until converting into Purchase Orders.
• Prepare and execute RFP ‘s / RFQ’s, review submitted quotations, establish price comparison sheets, present sourcing recommendations, conclude contracts and place purchase orders accordingly.
• Site Buyers may define and implement local category / sub-category strategy for assigned locations and align with AMCS Category Procurement team as well as internal stakeholders.
• Site Buyers follow overall Indirect Procurement Saving and Cost Avoidance targets, benchmark responsible spend frequently, identify potentials, lead supplier negotiations and implement potentials accordingly within their assigned locations and categories.
• Contract Management, such as ensuring transparency of all contracts, reviewing terms and validities frequently, is part of Site Buyer’s responsibility.
• Continuously improve available procedures and systems in respect of Indirect Purchasing.
• Site Buyers report to the regional Site Procurement Manager.

Tasks And Qualifications:

• Successful completion of 4-year degree in Business Administration or any Procurement related discipline,
• Minimum 4 years relevant professional experience in an Indirect Site Procurement or Category Procurement team in the automotive (preferred) or any other manufacturing industry.  
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experienced with negotiations and contract management of international and local suppliers.
• Excellent stakeholder management and presentation skills.
• Analytical, team oriented, well organized and know how to set priorities.
• Experience with MS-Office Tools well as SAP.
• Fluent in English.