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.
For the global Product Stewardship & Regulatory Affairs organisation, we are searching for a professional and knowledgeable Director Regulatory Affairs. POSITION Globally responsible for product regulatory compliance regarding food contact materials, cosmetic and pharmaceutical packaging for Flint Group manufactured and resale products Managing and developing the global regulatory team, mainly located in Europe and the US, and ensuring close alignment with the various stakeholders in the divisions Defining and executing the regulatory affairs strategy and implementing policies, guidelines and best practices Developing and maintaining accurate and up to date regulatory digital documentation and paperwork towards customers; ensuring timely and complete response to regulatory requests Driving projects to achieve and maintain international and/or national regulatory compliance for new and existing products Performing and/or organizing risk assessments for substances used/present in the products based on scientifically acceptable methods Liaising and negotiating when necessary with regulatory authorities Representing or coordinating representation of Flint Group in trade associations; communicating the necessary information to the regulatory and/or business teams Designing scenarios for possible future developments and implications Reporting to the Senior Director Product Stewardship & Regulatory Affairs.