Indirect Procurement Buyer (m/f/d)

Our AkzoNobel GmbH in Cologne is looking for the next possible starting date an Indirect Procurement Buyer (m/f/d) Your Responsibilities Sourcing, supporting and facilitating the acquisition of non-product-related (NPR) goods and services for our enterprise in the DACH region Responsibility for indirect, NPR projects, including requirement analysis, tendering, supplier management, and price and contract negotiation Supporting the attainment of NPR procurement goals, such as cost saving, payment term improvement and sustainability Identification of opportunities for cost optimization as well as local implementation of global contracts in cooperation with the Regional Category Management Ensuring that all commercial contracts comply to Akzo Nobel's policies Conducting spend analysis for cost reduction and supplier consolidation while assessing risks of conflicts and policy non-compliance Interacting with stakeholders to understand potential challenges and business requirements Resolving operational issues related to Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes Creating and maintaining relevant data for the seamless execution of the NPR buying

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