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Shimano is hiring a Procurement Specialist

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Job Description

Introduction

Shimano is looking for an innovative procurement specialist to join our Eindhoven office. As procurement specialist you will specialize in implementing cost-effective purchases of all indirect goods and services, as required by the company. Ensuring quality control and adhering to the company’s policies and procedures during procurement of goods.

Are you a critical self-starter with a passion for procurement? Are you eager to work in a dynamic environment where you can show off your proactive attitude and administrative precision? Then we are looking forward to know more about you!

The Challenge

  • Drive RFx processes, market analysis and establish negotiation plans and lead negotiations for indirect procurement categories to achieve cost savings. 

  • Propose opportunities to stakeholders for cost savings for cost reduction by means of alternate sourcing and support stakeholders during the qualification process. 

  • Maintaining the ordering Management System to ensure a smooth-running business (that includes support to the internal customers) 

  • Act as an escalation point for challenges with suppliers and manage the relationships between suppliers and internal stakeholders. 

  • Setup and implement supplier management to ensure contract agreements are met and service and performance are as agreed. 

  • Evaluating suppliers and their performance periodically. 

  • Recommend optimization of the supplier portfolio from quantitative and qualitative point of view.  

  • Identify and actively contribute to the improvement and optimization of business processes & organizational development. 

  • Contribute to projects, as required and relevant to own discipline or position. 

What are we looking for?

  • A bachelor’s degree and around 2-4 years of experience in a similar role. 

  • NEVI 1 + 2 is plus. 

  • Experience with procurement of indirect procurement categories is a plus. 

  • Experience working with and developing strong relationships with multiple stakeholders to deliver results. 

  • Capability to work on multiple purchasing challenges at the same time. 

  • Good understanding of financial analysis, strategic analysis, trained negotiating skills and project management. 

  • Strong analytical, communication, persuasion and negotiating skills both internal and external. 

  • You work well independently. 

  • You have an eye for detail and value accuracy. 

  • Have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English language. 

  • Travel might be required in this position. 

  • This role start with the fixed term contract of 18 months.

What do we have to offer?

Shimano and its subsidiaries offer a pleasant, informal working environment with colleagues who work well together, and are proud to work for Shimano. Next to good working conditions, Shimano offers you the opportunity to work in a responsible and challenging position within a dynamic, international and ambitious environment. Together we want to win therefore we have a strong focus on team achievement.

How to get in touch!

If you have any questions regarding this vacancy please get in touch with:

taniya.nayyar@shimano-eu.com
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