Addis Ababa
Ethiojobs
Purpose of the jobTo ensure the timely availability of selected materials & services against an acceptable price and quality. The Category Buyer reports to the Category Manager Non Product Related.The Category Buyer Business Service makes sure that Business Service related purchases are in line with Heineken’s requirements and standards, ensuring alignment with the relevant internal and external stakeholders. Purchases in the Business Service area are related to technical materials and services required for operation of the breweries including equipment, spare parts, civil materials, technical & maintenance services. Purchases are often managed as projects, involving the right stakeholders and strictly monitoring budget and delivery timing.Key Responsibilities2.1.Ensure on time delivery of purchases Assures procurement of materials and services at the right price, right quality and delivery schedule Coordinates sourcing/production of materials & services and monitors deliveryAnticipates and detects problems that may interrupt delivery and proactively advises solutions and supply alternatives2.2.Supplier Selection and DevelopmentIs able to create a Sourcing Plan for its own Product & Service Category, clearly describing the sourcing tactics, supplier- and cost developmentKnows the local and import supply alternatives for the materials or services to be purchasedRecords relevant supplier information in a Supplier database2.3.Cost effective procurement of materials or servicesCreates a competitive environment through tendering and structured negotiations by its purchasing teamAssures execution of the purchasing procedure ensuring transparency in all business dealsReports the historical and expected financial performance of the relevant categories  2.4.Contracting & Contract ManagementLeads the creation of solid contracts in line with the Heineken Standards and in cooperation with Legal Affairs Ensures both the supplier and the Brewery work according to the conditions and agreements set in the ContractEnsures proper administration and archiving of supplier contractsMonitors and reports supplier performance2.5.New Product Development Uses knowledge of the supply market in developing new products. Close cooperation with the relevant Business owner and Quality DepartmentSeeks new suppliers or manufactures that can meet newly required specifications and delivery schedules2.6.Risk AssessmentsEvaluates risks of doing business with relevant suppliersObtains insight into the financial health of suppliersAssures suppliers work according to Heineken’s Supplier Code of Conduct  2.7.Ordering and DeliveryRaises Purchase Orders and monitors delivery timing Cooperates with Finance to ensure payment of goods and services deliveredCreates insight into the required cash flow for the Finance DepartmentDepartment: PurchasingFunction: Supply ChainReporting to position; Purchasing Manager