Lead Buyer

Responsibilities

The Lead Buyer captures all indirect spend for their sites and projects in the Hub and to service the Hub by implementing the approved sourcing strategies, within corporate requirements and guidelines, in order to ensure results on all KPI's as defined with BG's/Sites, and to contribute to the overall result of Avient.

The focus for the Lead Buyer is on capturing all Indirect spend for his/her area in the Hub, co-developing and executing an aligned souring plan for the Hub/Sites, and supporting and challenging category mgt.

in order to strive for maximum Hub/Sites profit and service.

Essential Functions


* Ensure all work is conducted in a safe and effective manner and all applicable procedures and policies are followed.

Take action to correct unsafe acts, systems, and procedures.


* Abides by APM and Avient procedures/policies regarding security, inclusive of: employee security agreements; use of non-disclosure agreements with outside parties; control of APM intellectual property limited to a "need to know" only basis; no unauthorized use of cell phones, cameras, computers or Avient property; reporting security threats and incidents; proper control of Avient property and keys.


* To act as the first point of contact for all stakeholders on the sites which he/she supports, coordinating and re-directing all purchasing activities for spend between 100,000 and 500,000 Euro's.


* To capture all indirect spend for his/her sites and define the relevant Sourcing approach, aligned with the sourcing strategies.


* To write an annual Sourcing plan for the sites.


* To serve his/her stakeholders: using APM (preferred) contracts, executing competitive bids, spot buying or coordinate specification-sourcing process towards category management.


* Implement the sourcing strategies for his/her sites.


* Collect and manage internal customers' feedback on the sourcing process to identify further TCO reduction and Purchasing value creation opportunities.
+ Increase the usage of Strategic Sourcing Methodology (SSM) on his/her sites.
o Prepare and lead fact based negotiation and select supplier for all spend projects between 100 KEuro's and 500 KEuro's.
# Lead contract implementation and resolve issues.
# Evaluate and renew contracts by identifying and prioritizing opportunities for reduction of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).

Ensure use of strategic sourcing methodology (SSM) and best practices.


* Define and lead cross-functional sourcing teams.
+ Define and lead (global) multi BG cross-functional sourcing teams.
o Provide team members with direction and support throughout the steps and activities of the strategic sourcing process.
# Manage and facilitate the collaboration within the cross-functional sourcing team.


* Develop and manage relationships with preferred/approved suppliers and track/de...