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The Group Purchasing analyst drives purchasing data coherence via collaboration, processes application and smart data execution. She/He supports purchasing activities on assigned perimeter and acts as a gatekeeper to purchasing data cleanliness.
Key responsibilities
Ensure accuracy of SAP data, coordinating data cleaning and updates.
Provide internal and market analytics to support the development of strategy; act as a subject matter expert for purchasing analysis.
Act as a subject matter expert for purchasing systems and purchasing data.
Act as entry point for P2P questions and/or training.
Work for the entire purchasing community (Local, Central).
Support the purchasing team in driving purchasing performance on financials, sustainability, and compliance targets.
Key activities
Secure data coherence in the system and own key purchasing data as supplier master data.
Maintain SAP Sourcing data (price agreements, SAP contracts, supplier allocation).
Identify root causes for process deviations and work with stakeholders to resolve them.
Support RFQ process including preparation of RFQ datapack.
Support evaluation of supplier competitive positioning including TCO analysis.
Support suppliers' ESG evaluation and contribute to responsible sourcing targets (ESG referring to Environmental, Social, and Governance).
Analyze root causes of price discrepancies (Order Confirmation or Invoice).
Ensure SAP contracts cleanliness.
Resolve daily issues.
Performance indicators
Master data management (Price & Source Allocation, Supplier Data).
Timeliness and accuracy of reporting.
For Indirect: PO Coverage/PO lifecycle/PO after the fact.
Main interfaces
Process Center Manager – Purchasing Operations (REPORTING).
Strategic team.
Site team Buyers.
SPM team.
P2P stakeholders.
Finance / Controlling / Accounting.
Materials Management.
Suppliers.
R&D.
Quality.
Required competences
Team player.
Communication skills.
Highly organized.
Ability to work with accuracy.
Ability to prioritize and escalate.
Ability to work cross-functionally.
Service oriented.
ERP, SAP a must.
SRM tool a plus (Jaggaer, Ariba…).
Proficient in MS Office Suite.
Analytical skills, proficient in Excel analysis.
Continuous improvement oriented.
Basic financial knowledge.
Good command of English (Minimum B2).
Good command of French (Minimum B1).
Following the company's policy and code of ethics and conduct, it accepts and is open to hiring workers regardless of their race, nationality, sex, physical disability of any kind, etc.
Experiences
Bachelor's degree in purchasing, supply chain management, or related fields.
Minimum 2 years' experience in supply chain, operations, purchasing, finance, or related fields.
For more than 130 years, and across over 50 countries, BOBST has always been at the forefront of innovation. We want to accelerate connectivity, digitalization, automation, and sustainability to make packaging better than ever. BOBST is one of the world's leading suppliers of equipment and services to packaging and label manufacturers in the folding carton, corrugated board, and flexible materials industries. Join our highly qualified staff and together, let's shape the future of the packaging world.
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