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| POSITION DESCRIPTION | GENERAL INSURANCE INDUSTRY NOVEMBER 2008 |
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Buyer - Sourcing/Fulfilment |
| Position Code: | 1390 | | Career Level: | 2 |
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Responsible for
Carrying out purchasing activity of a complex nature, either alone or under supervision of a Senior Buyer. |
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Reports To
Procurement Manager - Sourcing/Fulfilment. |
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Supervises
No supervisory responsibilities. |
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Main Activities
Procuring goods and services, developing proposal and/or negotiating contracts of moderate risk and complexity consistent with customer requirements.
Interfacing with Suppliers on issues that affect Supplier Operations and the Company's strategic supply issues.
Communicating/negotiating with Supplier and customer counterparts and management.
Monitoring the industry to maintain an awareness of current practices.
Managing Suppliers, business partners and customer relationships.
Preparing presentations and technical reports for project documentation, management reports and worldwide distribution.
Performing moderate to high-risk Supplier evaluations and selections of a complex nature.
Working on high-risk contracts under the direction of more senior Representatives.
Analysing market conditions and variables to recommend and implement sourcing strategies.
Monitoring the performance of multiple Suppliers and taking corrective action to ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions.
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Key Skills
Current knowledge in assigned commodities.
Strong interpersonal, negotiation and oral and written communication skills.
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Internal Contacts
All departments at First level Management and above. |
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External Contacts
Suppliers to Executive level. |
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Typical Experience
Minimum of 2 years purchasing experience. |
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