Your Contribution Responsible for identifying, developing and maintaining quality suppliers of materials, components, and services at the best price, quality, on-time delivery, and service.Champion Plant-level cost savings initiatives / cost-out projects including cross-functional ones and also process improvements / LEAN activities.Support PU-AM Regional Director and Global Category Mangers (GCM’s) to implement global/regional sourcing strategiesCommunicate & ensure strict adherence to SCHOTT Purchasing practices, guidelines and initiatives both internally (Operations) and externally (Suppliers, including Supplier Code of Conduct).Create procedures, processes, and systems for process standardization and/or efficient improvement (ex. increase OER%) within the purchasing department.Ensure that discrepancies in the Goods Receipt/Invoice Receipt (GR/IR) clearing account for which you were the responsible purchaser are resolved timely in order to avoid delays in vendor payments.Escalate issues to the appropriate vendor contact in accordance with the vendor escalation rules process.Lead and supervise other members of the local Purchasing team in a professional, constructive and efficient manner including oversight to all other materials, consumables and services directly purchased by the Site Buyer.Assist in training other employees on "best PU practices" including MRP system/process utilization.Conduct RFQ and negotiations for all key materials (MRP relevant) and also capital expenditure projects.Responsible for observing and following all Environmental, Health and Safety rules and procedures.Fulfill all PU responsible activities in accordance with the RASI chart of PurchasingNew supplier selection: Together with GCM to identify, qualify and implement new suppliers.Demand Management: Carry out the complete purchasing process RFQ>Negotiation>Evaluation of Bids>Supplier selection recommendation>Contract finalization>Documentation completion including proper storage & filing of all commercial related documentsOrder Management: Convert requisition into PO’s using the most efficient order type and check order confirmations and SAP workflows from FI for proper commercial terms/conditions (including resolution for any commercial-related complaints/disputes with suppliers)Master Data: Ensure that all PU-relevant master data (including material prices in info records) is kept current and accurate in SAPPlanning/Reporting: Responsible for the annual PU planning and quarterly reporting for all Regional/Local (non-GCM) responsible materials and servicesSupplier Management: Communicate regularly with key suppliers and carry out supplier visits / audits (support QA) and communicate supplier corrective actions and scorecard results.
USA is looking for a Responsible for selling directly to a complex set of customers in the mentioned geographical regionAbility to develop a thorough understanding of the customer’s business plan and operation.Utilize our supplier’s expertise to continually bring new solutions to our customers to help them develop new products and solve problems.Build, retain and expand strong multi-level and cross functional relationships with key decision makers within the customer base including Purchasing, R&D, Marketing, Operations, and Quality, etc.Develop a thorough understanding of customers’ business plan and operation.Bringing together needs of various departments or functions in the customer organization to create a strong compelling reason to take on VAN HEES products for testing, validation and ultimate purchase.Mangement of various Distributor/s and relationships / cross functional projects.The Regional Sales Mgr. will report to Managing Director/EVP NA.Bachelor’s degree in food science or a related discipline required.At least 10 years of experience and demonstrated new product development success with food ingredients sales with a track record of demonstrated sales growth.Experience with one or more of the following industries a must: meat, poultry, dairy, seafood, flavor companies, snack foods, nutraceuticals, convenience foods, beverage.Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail.Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.Team-oriented with a positive attitude and ability to work across all business levels.Skilled in data analysis, problem-solving, and presenting recommendations.Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook); experience with Salesforce and Power BI is a plus.Extensive travel required (60%+), including overnight trips.Job Type: Full-time Competitive pay and bonus program401kGenerous paid time offFlexible work scheduleCar allowance and much more!
To learn more please visit http://www.convatecgroup.com The Global Health Economics & Outcome Research Manager (HEOR) will be part of our Market Access and Reimbursement Centre of Excellence (COE) and report into the Director, Global Health Economics and Outcomes Research. This will be a pivotal role in supporting our Convatec Market Access capabilities our business strategy within the evolving global market access and reimbursement landscape.
With currently around 36,500 employees at over 125 locations, the Company is active worldwide and generated adjusted sales of €8.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. YOUR TASKS As the Global Commodity Director for Central Equipment, you will assume worldwide responsibility for the strategic direction, further development, and performance of the “Central Equipment” commodity group.