Indirect Material Procurement Buyer

**Role Purpose**: - Responsible for the sourcing of products and local suppliers (CG0) for commodities that are not managed centrally (typically outsourced manufacturing/subcontracting) and require local knowledge and coordination with the plant manufacturing variable capacity and outsourcing strategy. **Key responsibilities** **Procurement** Achieve specific procurement goals or provide support to others while following established procurement systems and protocols. **Contract Requirements** Identify contract requirements and write specifications for a small portfolio or area of the business for existing contracts and/or new contracts. **Contract Management** Deliver required outcomes by coordinating activities of subcontractors and suppliers and acting as a primary point of contact for them while working within an established contract management plan. **Buying** Support the purchasing team with vendor negotiations. Manage buying for an assigned group of products or services. **Data Collection and Analysis** Produce accurate reports for others by collecting data from a variety of standard sources and inputting it into standard formats. **Document Preparation** **Sourcing** Collect and collate information on the key cost drivers, market dynamics and issues, areas of innovation, and alternative suppliers for more senior colleagues to provide solid market information for decision making. **Cost Accounting** Evaluate costs and identify variances or opportunities to improve profitability for more senior colleagues. **Operational Compliance** Act as a team member supporting a change initiative by providing basic analysis, project plan updates, and other support to deliver prescribed outcomes. **Information and Business Advice** Resolve queries from internal or external customers or suppliers by providing information on policies and/or procedures, referring complex issues to others. **Stakeholder Engagement** Support stakeholder engagement by arranging actions, meetings, and events. **Values & Behaviours** **Ingenious: Manages complexity** Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. For example, looks at complex issues from multiple angles; explores issues to uncover underlying issues and root causes; sees the main consequences and implications of different options. **Ingenious: Commercial mindset** Interprets and applies key financial indicators to make better business decisions. For example, determines and estimates the main direct and indirect costs; makes generally appropriate decisions regarding expenditures. Studies financial and quantitative information; uses data to improve performance. **Ingenious: Effective decision making** Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. For example, knows when to act independently and when to escalate issues. Integrates various inputs, decision criteria, and trade-offs to make effective decisions. Typically makes good independent decisions. **Collaborative: Builds relationships** Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. For example, enlists a range of stakeholders to add value; ensures they are well informed and surprises are avoided. Confronts and challenges "us vs. them"; shows strong appreciation for others' efforts toward shared goals. **Collaborative: Navigates organisational dynamics** Maneuvers comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics. For example, has a firm grasp on organizational culture and politics; connects with key stakeholders and knows when to bring something to their attention. **Principled: Accountability** Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. For example, accepts responsibility for own work, both successes and failures. Handles fair share and does not make excuses for problems. Usually meets commitments to others. **Principled: Communicates effectively** Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. For example, listens attentively and takes an interest. Keeps others well informed; conveys information clearly, concisely, and professionally when speaking or writing. **Principled: Manages challenging conversations** Steps up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said. For example, shares own ideas and points of view openly, regardless of potential criticism or risk; shows conviction when faced with adversity and challenges; raises difficult topics to be sure they are addressed. **Driven: Prioritisation** Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. For example, outlines clear plans that put actions in a logical sequence; conveys some time frames. Aligns own work with relevant workgroups. Takes some steps to reduce bottlenecks and speed up the work. **Driven: Early technical adopter