About this role
Strategic Purchasing Representative
Job Posting
Represents the company professionally and ethically as a strategic purchasing representative. Promote a global Supply Chain to drive cost synergies with the full scope of Getinge Group to ensure competitiveness in terms of quality, cost, and delivery.
Job Responsibilities and Essential Duties:
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Sourcing Research and Analysis (40%)
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Lead sourcing research, including market analysis, supplier identification, and category assessments.
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Coordinate RFQ/RFP activities, including supplier communications, response tracking, and evaluation support.
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Develop market intelligence, fact packs, and should-cost analyses to support sourcing strategies and negotiations.
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Monitor market trends, commodity pricing, and supplier financial health to identify risks and opportunities.
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Supplier Data and System Management (25%)
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Maintain SAP supplier master data to ensure records are accurate, complete, and current.
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Establish and uphold supplier data governance standards, including certifications, documentation, and performance records.
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Support Ariba system administration, including user enablement, configurations, and data governance activities.
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Supplier Coordination and Communication (20%)
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Support supplier relationship management initiatives by coordinating communication, tracking commitments, and maintaining documentation.
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Provide analytical support for pricing negotiations and supplier commercial discussions.
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Supply Chain Risk & Continuity (15%)
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Support initiatives related to supply continuity, dual sourcing, and strategic inventory planning.
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Identify supplier and market risks and provide insights to support mitigation strategies.
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Monitor supplier performance indicators and escalate potential continuity concerns.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and commercial acumen with the ability to interpret complex data, develop should-cost models, and support supplier negotiations.
- Effective communicator with advanced Excel/PowerPoint skills and the ability to create executive-level analyses and presentations.
- Highly organized, collaborative, and improvement-focused with the ability to manage competing priorities.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
- 2–4 years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, or a relat