Strategic Buyer

Job Title

Strategic Buyer - Outsourcing EM & GPP

Job Description

We’re looking for a [role> to join our [team> in [location>.

Working for Signify means being creative and adaptive. Our culture of continuous learning and commitment to diversity and inclusion creates an environment that allows you to build your skills and career. Together, we’re transforming our industry.

As the world leader in lighting, we’re constantly ahead of the curve. Through our leadership in connected lighting and the Internet of Things, we’re breaking new grounds in data analytics, AI, and smart homes, offices, cities and more!

Signify is one of the few companies in the world to achieve carbon neutrality and our next sustainability goals are even bolder: doubling our positive impact on the environment and society by 2025.

As a [job title> you’ll be responsible for [the main challenge, impact and purpose of the role, the USP!>.

We’re on the lookout for forward-thinking innovators with a passion for sustainability. If you match this description, get in touch!

What you’ll do

Responsible for managing commodity requirements across assigned functional area, unit and/or Product Services with an understanding of product life cycles or underlying functional processes.
Regulate the total cost to meet the defined requirements of a business or market entity.
Develop and coordinate the key commodity strategies within the BoM and / or Indirect Materials & Services procurement where applicable.
Accountable for Total Cost of Ownership including material costs, long term assurance of supply, supplier performance and selection and procurement information/data management.
May manage relevant commodity managers, strategic buyers and procurement engineers and relevant supplier quality managers.
Build supply market intelligence to support business decisions.
Stakeholder management: deliver added value by bringing the entire Procurement network (CM, PE, MP, Gov and Support) to the equation.

Your qualifications

Bachelor degree in a relevant functional or technical discipline
3-5 years of relevant working experience.
Experience following established quality standards and practices for vendor selection.
Successfully integrates across multiple products & services and sectors.
Thorough knowledge about the business areas supported including their strategies, goals, competitive environment, functional processes, and organizational dynamics.
Ability to make presentations to senior management, customizing the presentations to the interests of the audience.

Our candidate profile is just a guide. We know that many talented people only apply for jobs when there is an exact match. If you don't fit all the criteria but believe this role is for you, we would very much like to hear from you.

What you’ll get in return…

[customize to your region/align specific rewards with your HM>

We’re offering multiple opportunities for career development, like mentoring, coaching and stretch assignments, with strong international exposure for dynamic profiles. Learning is fundamental to our culture. Through continuous learning, we are transforming the industry. You have the chance to learn every day, acquire new skills and perspectives through customized online programs, and on-the-job experiences.

See #SignifyLife through the eyes of our employees!