Hydro Extrusions (HE) is part of the fully integrated aluminum company Hydro.
We have an unrivalled position as #1 extrusions provider globally with 20,000 employees in 40 countries on all continents.
We deliver tailored aluminum components and solutions to customers in diversified end-markets, from automotive and mass transportation to building and construction, electronics, offshore and maritime.
About The Job And Your Team You work with Category Managers, internal stakeholders, PMO and VP Procurement in identifying and pursuing significant cost reduction initiatives and defining contracting optimization strategies that seek total cost of ownership, sustainable solutions and service level improvements.
In particular, the role includes Procurement projects: you are involved in all phases in close collaboration with the Category ManagerGather data from various sources as well as update existing databasesConduct spend, demand and specification analysis to identify savings initiatives and prepare price / best practice benchmarkingCompile RFI / RFQs and assess their results while building cost competitive procurement scenariosAct as the interface between suppliers and internal stakeholders (e.g.
operations, supply chain, …) to collect their requirements and constraints in the RFx documents or to convey them RFx conclusionsBuild workplans, anticipate project needs and propose improvements, develop recommendations, follow project implementations and track savings for the organisationProcurement and supplier relations Prepare required documentation for supplier meetings, negotiations or performance reviews (negotiation packages or feedback re.
KPI's, service level clauses, price lists, etc.
)Support the collection, analysis and reporting of data to support supplier risk management effortsProcurement performance and reporting Generate reports including monthly actuals, forecasts, budget variances, and ad hoc analysis to measure the implementation of savings initiatives (commercial or non-commercial)Manage and maintain the spend cube tool together with internal stakeholders (business process owners, local finance or procurement)Develop other common procurement analysis tools & methodology for the pool of analystsMarket and cost intelligence Conduct market analysis of categories to stay abreast of recent market trends and define implications for the organizationProvide assistance to the category managers for the development of their category strategiesDevelop and maintain cost models for purchased materials and services following market indicesYour Qualifications And Skills Master's degreeMinimum 3 to 5 years as Purchasing / Procurement Analyst and / or a Materials Management related roleExcellent proficiency in Excel, with extensive experience in manipulating data with the ability to process a large amount of items, automate worksheets and draw inferences about spend and suppliersKnowledge of Power Query/Pivot/BI, tender or supplier management tools, and ERP systems is a plusFluency in English is essential, while knowledge or proficiency in other European languages is appreciatedOther Important Skills We Are Looking For Professional skills Strong problem-solving skillsExcellent quantitative and qualitative skills (e.g.
build complex but comprehensive analyses)Good understanding of end-to-end procurement processesGood written and oral communication skills (e.g.
present complex data in clear and structured visuals)Self-organized, result & detail oriented, eager to learnInterpersonal skills Team player able to collaborate with various functions / departments and to share your knowledgeProactive in looking for data or finding solutionsStrong and factual in conclusions (documented in precise and simple language)Curious and persistent to overcome challenges of working in a complex matrix organisationFlexible and willing to travelIT skills Excellent proficiency in Excel (formulas, pivot tables, modelling, etc.
)Knowledge of Power Query/Pivot/BI and other tender or supplier management tools is an advantageERP (SAP or other) experience is a plusHydro values diverse skills and perspectives among employees.
We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, religion, nationality, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.
Diversity improves our ability to act in accordance with The Hydro Way.
Therefore all applications will be considered with equal suitability.
Please apply online with your CV and optionally a cover letter until 15/02/2025
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