Purchasing Specialist (Indirect Materials)

Client Description:

Nokian Tyres develops and manufactures premium tires for people who value safety, sustainability and predictability. Our purpose is to empower the world to drive smarter. Inspired by our Scandinavian heritage, we craft innovative products for passenger cars, trucks and heavy machinery that give you peace of mind in all driving conditions. Our Vianor chain provides tire and car services. In 2022, our segments net sales totaled EUR 1,350 million. At the end of 2022 we employed some 4,500 professionals. Nokian Tyres is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for a complex group of commodities related to price/value determination, product and/or service negotiations, terms and conditions, supplier relationship, development and performance.


• Develops the procurement strategies for assigned commodities, supplier analysis, supplier selection and pricing strategies.


• Managing Purchase to Pay process in nominated categories.


• Performs procurement activities including autonomous management of tenders, assessment and negotiation of offers in line with the business requirements, supplier analysis, supplier selection and pricing strategies.


• Daily communication with suppliers, order placement and conformation, delivery control and invoice error handling.


• Responsible for supplier reviews including performance reviews, business development and supplier awards programs. Acts as primary contact with suppliers and internal customers to facilitate problem resolution and performance standards.


• Provides support to internal customers to resolve quality, serviceability and performance related issues.


• Identifies cost reduction/cost avoidance opportunities, develops and recommends solutions for cost reduction through process improvement, process alteration or alternative sourcing.


• Purchase order and delivery schedule planning and placing within the frame agreements given by Category Manager or Procurement Manager


• Contributes to the development of operational procurement processes.


• Consolidates and escalates all critical shortages, supply issues and risks to the Procurement Manager and Category Manager while handling supplier management (claims, relationship management, etc.)


• Contribution to supplier KPI measurement (service and delivery accuracy)


• Meets the objectives by tracking performance indicators, such as cost saving / cost avoidance targets, suppliers payment term improvements, requisition processing time.

Candidate Profile:

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business Management, Purchasing / Supply Chain Management or related field.


• 3-5 years of experience in operational procurement within a global manufacturing organization.


• Strong background in procurement including cost optimization, negotiations, contracting.


• Mandatory advance English language skills


• Ability to work independent and to conduct routine tasks with meticulous approach and attention to details.


• Critical thinking, analytical skills and attention to details are strongly required.


• Must be able to make decisions regarding pricing purchase, order timing and delivery schedule to secure sufficient supply of materials.


• Proficient with MS-Office and ability to learn new systems.


• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.