Founded in Japan in 1887, Kao is passionate about making a difference in people''s lives with our high quality products and services to create a Kirei Life for all - a beautiful life that respects the needs of our consumers and customers as well as the planet. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment.As a company driven by purpose and strong corporate values we pride ourselves to be listed among the World''s Most Ethical Companies for 16 consecutive years. Our corporate philosophy, the Kao Way, guides us in everything we do - acting with integrity, courageously driving innovation and treating each other with trust and respect.The role:As a Senior Buyer (m/w/d) with Kao, you will coordinate any packaging component related sourcing tasks for some of our main salon brands. You''ll collaborate with colleagues in different departments to provide packaging procurement expertise in connection with New Product Developments (NPD) and daily operations. As a Senior Buyer, reporting into the Senior Manager for Packaging Sourcing, you''ll play a crucial role in our operations by aiding efficiency, production and quality in our salon products.This is a full time, permanent position with some time working from home and 1-2 days per week spent in our Darmstadt office.You will:Identify and manage vendors to meet specific business needsFinancial planning, including setting annual budgets, PPV management, identifying TCR projects and communicating risks and opportunitiesDevelop sourcing strategies for specific packaging components to meet unique business needs for NPD and ensuring stable supplyWork with cross functional teams on NPD (New Product Development) ensuring packaging selection and new vendor development is in line with sourcing guidelinesOversee supplier management, such as the selection, evaluation and day to day supply operationsYou have:A minimum of 4 years'' proven strategic procurement experience, including contract negotiations, supplier management, productivity/cost savings, and spend analysisExpertise in NPD (New Product Development) with a focus on cost effectiveness, enhanced service levels, improved coordination, delivery, pricing, lead-times, and paymentIdeally you will have worked in the area of direct materials, e.g. packaging components.Fluent English and German language skills preferableSAP knowledge (MM/FTF)The ability to work with and analyse data using Microsoft ExcelProven experience communicating verbally and/or through PowerPoint presentationsCommercial education (Bachelor in Business or Industrial Engineering of advantage)Hiring Process: Kao embraces the diversity and the individual personalities of its people because we believe it is diversity that makes us strong. This is why we welcome applications from all areas of the global community. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Senior Buyer (m/w/d), Packaging Darmstadt