Strategic Buyer Mechanical

Job summary

This role involves shaping strategic procurement within the mechanical category at a site in Søborg. The Strategic Buyer Mechanical will work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to enhance competitiveness and ensure supply security.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration, or a related field.
• Over 10 years of experience in strategic procurement.
• Strong negotiation skills with experience in complex commercial negotiations.
• Familiarity with contract and framework agreement management.
• Solid analytical skills, including cost and market analysis.
• Experience in complex, international organizations.
• Knowledge of procurement systems such as SAP Ariba and SAP CP.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies for the mechanical category.
• Manage supplier relationships and serve as the primary commercial contact for assigned suppliers.
• Drive supplier development initiatives and continuous improvement activities.
• Conduct RFx processes, negotiations, and supplier selection aligned with business strategies.
• Support project procurement during pre-sales and execution phases.
• Monitor supplier performance in quality, delivery, capacity, sustainability, and commercial aspects.
• Lead supplier review meetings and maintain development roadmaps.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across various departments.

Skills

• Strategic procurement expertise.
• Strong commercial knowledge.
• Relationship building and trust creation with stakeholders and suppliers.
• Ability to navigate change and drive improvements in a dynamic environment.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

Tools

• Procurement systems such as SAP Ariba, SAP CP.