Direct Buyer

Air Liquide

Unknown, Unknown, Portugal
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Strategic sourcing and category management
Supplier relationship and risk management
Contract negotiation and implementation
** Air Liquide is seeking a Direct Buyer for its VitalAire division, which specializes in home respiratory care. The role involves executing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring contract compliance, with an emphasis on collaboration and continuous improvement. **

Job Summary

  • The primary mission is to ensure the deployment of purchasing category strategies and execute procurement processes for direct categories.
  • Candidates will manage supplier relationships, including performance reviews, risk mitigation, and contract compliance with internal stakeholders.
  • The role requires fluency in both English and Portuguese to effectively collaborate with European Process Managers and local teams.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Air Liquide is seeking a Direct Buyer for its VitalAire division, which specializes in home respiratory care. The role involves executing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring contract compliance, with an emphasis on collaboration and continuous improvement. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strategic sourcing and category management
  • Supplier relationship and risk management
  • Contract negotiation and implementation
  • Stakeholder management and collaboration
  • English and Portuguese language proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in home respiratory care industry
  • Continuous improvement and automation skills
  • TCO reduction and cost analysis expertise
  • Cross-functional team leadership abilities

Key Requirements

  • Master or Bachelor's degree
  • 3-5 years of relevant experience
  • High level of English and Portuguese languages

Work Rights

Not specified

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