Manage and respond to internal client requests: analyze material and service requirements of the respective units; prioritize the most critical requests by contacting the internal client; collaborate in defining the scope of supply.
Develop and execute acquisition (sourcing) processes: identify internal requirements and baseline to start the procurement process; identify approved suppliers and/or develop new suppliers together with the requester; request information from suppliers (RFI); solicit commercial quotations and subsequently align proposals for decision-making; conduct negotiations with the supplier market.
Formalize and implement supply agreements: work together with interfacing departments on the supplier contracting process; issue purchase orders to formalize acquisitions.
Support planning and control areas by creating and maintaining strategies for releasing purchase documents in SAP.
Contribute to the dissemination of procurement information, concepts, and procedures through training and capacity-building for requesters, buyers, and approvers in SAP.
Minimize the risk of stock-outs and non-compliance with negotiated agreements by monitoring supplier performance and taking necessary actions.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent completion of higher education;
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook);
Negotiation techniques;
Knowledge of tax and fiscal matters, and corporate/business law;
Experience with SAP MM, strategic indicators/KPIs, financial mathematics, and strategic sourcing;
Familiarity with AI (Artificial Intelligence) is desirable.

Mid-Level Procurement Analyst

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