Procurement Process Specialist (German Speaker)

To act as a member of the Procurement Team and to ensure the team achieves its operational objectives and delivers high quality and cost effective service. 
Buyer participates in meeting critical service levels and KPI targets of the Procurement team and in particular is responsible for processing routine free-text requisitions, management of the spot buy service, order/receipt/invoice mismatch management and for resolving queries escalated by 1st line helpdesk support.

 

Service Delivery: 

• Ensures that the daily activities within his/her responsibilities are fulfilled properly and timely in accordance with Desktop Procedures and SLA targets 


• Demonstrates knowledge of processes and procedures relevant to the function and proactively identifies improvement opportunities 


• Is responsible for a customer focused service towards the client 


• May support Junior Buyers in process related areas, as outlined by the Team Leader 

Within Procurement Team: 

• Receives and reviews Purchase Requisitions for compliance with existing catalogs 


• Releases completed Requisitions for approval 


• Manages free-text requisitions and conducts competitive bidding using e-procurement tools 


• Manages goods/services claims 


• Amends or closes Purchase Orders 


• Files documents according to procedures for audit purposes 


• Handles queries escalated by 1st line helpdesk support 

Continuous Improvements: 

• Continually strives to identify opportunities to simplify, standardize and improve processes 


• Proactively shares knowledge and best practices 


• Continually seeks out ways to improve Client satisfaction

• Good knowledge of German language (B2 level) 


• Good English skills 


• Working knowledge of Excel would be an asset 


• Good analytical skills 


• Excellent Customer Service skills and client-focus attitude 


• Strong interpersonal skills and proactive & teamwork approach 


• Ability to work under pressure 


• Attention to details

• You will work in multinational, stable company for c.a. 100 Blue Chip Clients - known, global brands, supported by 6000 professionals in 30 languages.
  


• You will gain space to fulfill your ambitions and develop your career, opportunity to take part in transition projects. We operate according to Lean and Kaizen philosophy.


• You will choose your career path (experts or managers) – you will work among professionals (over 900). We will support you to gain knowledge (20 000 online trainings and in class) and get certified (e.g. ACCA, Prince2, PMP). You will have the opportunity to take part in coaching programs and develop your knowledge in experts communities.


• You will work in line with high, international work standards and you will have an opportunity to engage in CSR initiatives.


• You will be appreciated for your results and professionalism – based on clear rules of promotion. Our company applies a wide choice of perks (free private medical care for you and your family, additional life insurance). We help to keep right proportions between your work and private life (Business Parent Program).


• You will have the opportunity to work from home few days during the week if you are willing to


• As a disabled person you will get professional support. We are open to provide assistive technologies for people with diverse disabilities. We care about inclusion and equal rights approach. We conduct disability awareness trainings. Join our Win with Capgemini Program for people with disabilities.