As a Buyer you are in contact with several account teams across Europe and with our approved supplier base in the Far East to ensure optimal sourcing and buying within a specific product category. You aim to reach operational excellence, in line with adm procurement strategies set out by the Category Management Team. Main Duties/Responsibilities + Research and select quality products and materials  + Build relationship with global suppliers, and negotiate with them for the best price, quantities, and delivery timescales  + Carry out price benchmarking  + Collect quotes from vendors, analyze and make recommendations accordingly  + Submit quotes back to the Client teams  + Ensure all required information is completed in the system or tools used within the business  + Raise and process Purchase Orders when needed  + Request and manage samples documenting and providing feedback to the appropriate stakeholders  + Kick off and monitor tooling process  + Monitor productions, order management, and work closely with supply chain on deliveries  + Submit POs to supplier and coordinating with production management teams  + Ensure supplier sign off on POs  + Book and manage quality assurance and quality control activities   + Arrange transport of goods; DDP with the supplier or FOB with support from Supply Chain and responsibility for tracking and communication back to the Business Account Unit (BAU) to ensure on-time and in-full delivery  + Keep supplier accountable for their responsibilities  + Ensure factories are compliant per adm’s guidance  + Daily contact with the various account teams and support them with issue resolution  + Work collaboratively with other departments such as Sourcing, Quality, BAUs, Supplier Engagement, Supply Chain, and Finance/Accounts Payable/Receivable  + Regular status update reports to the Buying Manager or line Manager  + Become a subject matter expert in the assigned sourcing categories and develop technical expertise  + Support briefings from other categories as needed  + Identify gaps in our manufacturing base partners to assure all needs are covered according to client requests and region capabilities  + Communicate gaps to be covered to the strategic teams and vendor engagement to work accordingly  + Provide feedback on vendors to ensure continuous evaluation of adm preferred supplier list  + Occasionally support on new business implementation RFQ’s  Knowledge/Experience + The ideal candidate has 1-3 years' experience working in sourcing / procurement roles + Excellent negotiating skills to secure the best prices according to budget  + Result driven & persuasive + Good order management skills and work well in deadline-oriented environment + Critical thinking, attention to details and ability to make decisions + Strong organizational and problem-solving skills + Able to work well in a team + Excellent computer skills (Office suite) + Strong communication skills, both written and verbal + English and Spanish are a must. Portuguese and/or Chinese are a plus adm is committed to a policy of: + Equality of opportunity for all employees and applicants' employment + Non-discrimination on grounds of disability, sex, race, color, race, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, or national origin.   Powered by JazzHR