Title:  Buyer Services in Global Indirect Procurement

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Buyer Services in Global Indirect Procurement

What this position is about - Purpose: 

The Buyer services position in the Global Indirect Procurement (GIP) department ensures efficient procurement of services across the Northern Europe cluster, including Ireland, the UK, Scandinavia, the Baltics, and the Benelux region. This role leverages a comprehensive Procurement system to handle supplier data, sourcing events, saving projects, and reporting functionalities. The primary objectives are to ensure timely delivery of high-quality service, maintain strong supplier and business partner relationships, resolve procurement issues, and uphold compliance with corporate policies and regulations. This position is essential in driving procurement efficiency, supporting strategic decision-making, and contributing to the overall success of the GIP department.

What you will do – responsibilities:

Procurement Services and Delivery

• Ensure timely delivery of services in line with market and factory requirements
• Use effective tools for a complete procurement process, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with relevant policies and procedures

Supplier Performance and Issue Resolution

• Resolve issues related to supplier performance in the delivery of goods and services
• Support Business Partners in procurement-related payment concerns and closing documents."     
• Analytical Reporting:
• Maintain procurement-related analytical reports via the Procurement system.
• Support decision-making processes for supervisors and internal customers through accurate reporting and analysis

Supplier Management

• Handle the existing supplier base within the respective area, maintaining effective communication with suppliers
• Regularly assess supplier performance and communicate findings to internal customers and suppliers to improve relationships and performance

Compliance Monitoring

• Monitor compliance with corporate procurement policies, code of conduct, operating guidelines, local regulations, and visibility for corporate audits and JSOX requirements

Support in Sourcing Activities

• Assist supervisor and category managers with ad hoc procurement activities in accordance with the Procurement plan
• Support the identification of requirements, supplier bidding, and negotiation processes
• Use negotiation skills to agree on commercial conditions, ensuring the best combination of quality, cost, and service parameters for products and services
• Handle sourcing events on request and in alignment with the Procurement Plan

Business Partner Relationship Management

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with internal business partners to ensure alignment of procurement strategies with business needs
• Act as a liaison between business partners and suppliers to facilitate communication and address any issues promptly

Who we are looking for – requirements:

• Higher professional education (Finance, Business, Procurement)
• 3-5 years of buying experience
• Fluent in English is a must,  proficiency in Dutch is preferred
• Proficiency in system utilization and analysis techniques for purchasing and supplier activities
• Advanced skills in MS Office and SAP are advantageous.
• Expertise in Procurement and Reporting
• Proficiency in Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)
• Strong skills in Business Partner Relationship Building

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? 

At JTI we believe in the importance of a good work-life balance while we offer lots of opportunities for development and career progression – across functions and internationally. Maybe that’s one of the reasons why our employees stay in average impressive nine years with us and we have been certified as Top Employer over thirteen years now. Want to know more about how our employees rate us? Please visit https://www.glassdoor.nl/japantobaccointernational 

Next to a rewarding compensation package (or salary range) we offer a range of other perks and benefits:

•    The opportunity to work 50% of your time outside of the office and 10 days abroad per year
•    Working from home equipment (e.g., chair, screen, mouse, and keypad)
•    25 vacation days + 9 so called ADV days on fulltime base
•    13th month salary
•    Contribution-free pension
•    bonus scheme (7.5 %)
•    Great development and training opportunities based on your ambitions and capabilities 
•    Different engagement activities such as dinners, drinks, social gatherings, parties etc.
•    Commuting allowance/ Company car and working from home allowance
•    Business laptop and iPhone
•    Unique Family leave policy (at least 20 weeks fully paid parental leave regardless of gender, sexual orientation, or the way of becoming parents)

Sounds interesting? We’d love to hear from you! To make it easier for you to apply, there is no need to upload a cover letter. Only your CV is enough because we would like to get to know you in person.

WHAT ARE THE NEXT STEPS – RECRUITMENT PROCESS

We will review all applications and make sure that every candidate receives a reply. If we find your profile matches what we are looking for, one of our Talent Advisors from Warsaw will contact you as a first step.

ABOUT JTI

JTI – Japan Tobacco International – is a leading international tobacco company with headquarters in Geneva. As part of the JT-Group, JTI sells its brands in more than 120 countries with around 44,000 employees in over 70 countries worldwide. 
JTI is committed to building a more sustainable future. If we are to achieve our targets, sustainability must be part of the mindset of all our employees and be part of our day-to-day decisions.

Find out more at www.jti.com

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

JTI is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We celebrate the differences that make us unique, and strongly believe in a world where you have the freedom to express yourself. Where you can be proud and confident no matter who you are. A world in which we are all equal!
That’s why all applicants will receive fair consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, maternity or pregnancy. Want to know more about Diversity and Inclusion at JTI? Please visit https://www.jti.com/about-us/our-business/freedom-be-yourself
Is this not your next career step, but do you know someone who is a perfect fit? Please let us know!
JTI considers it important that this job vacancy is shared as much as possible. JTI therefore invites everyone to share this vacancy with people who might be interested and/or suitable for it. If this results in JTI hiring a suitable candidate, you can, under certain conditions, receive a referral bonus of 500 Euros, to be paid out in the form of vouchers. Want to know more about this bonus? Please contact Vera at vera.spinnoy@jti.com and ask for the conditions. 

Are you ready to join us? Build your success story at JTI. Apply now!

Next Steps:

After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with TA > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.

At JTI, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment. As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with special needs. If you require any accommodations, please let the Talent Advisor know during the selection process.