Syntegon Technology (previously Bosch Packaging) is one of the leading suppliers of process and packaging technology. At over 30 locations in more than 15 countries worldwide, a highly-qualified workforce develops and produces complete solutions for the pharmaceuticals, food, and confectionery industries. These solutions are complemented by a comprehensive after-sales service portfolio. A global service and sales network provides customers with local points of contact. Syntegon Technology operations globally and is responsible for the successful expansion of the service business in North America for the Packaging Industry.

SUMMARY: Responsible for the implementation and development of global purchasing processes in NA.  Develop and implement guidelines for the purchasing organization across locations.  Key user responsibility for our IT systems: Orpheus, Jagger (SRM, POM, eProc), SAP BPO.  Support the purchasing organization analyzing global purchasing data.  Oversee and monitor target achievements and other KPIs of the purchasing organization.

Essential Job Functions:

• Creation of standardized reports and evaluations
• Development and reporting of KPIs and key figures
• Development of controlling processes together with headquarters
• Definition of purchasing guidelines including control instruments/compliance
• Continuous improvement/development of purchasing processes
• Preparation and implementation of reviews with sites and management
• Support of material fields and sites in achieving goals, providing data and evaluations
• Validation of measures with regard to correct mapping in systems (e.g. savings calculation in Cat4)
• Elaboration of target proposals for the purchasing organization
• 1st level support for purchasing tools/Process definition on the IT side
• Creating of documentation and training material for the purchasing organization: Purchasing IT tools/new processes
• Customizing IT tools to Syntegon requirements
• Travel up to 25%

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a minimum of a Bachelors degree from an accredited university
• Must have a minimum of 2+ years of professional experience in a controlling role
• Must have at least 2+ years experience with implementing either IT or Purchasing processes and procedures

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Business, Accounting, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering or Information Technology degree is preferred
• Purchasing Controlling experience preferred
• Excellent analytical skills
• Basics of product cost calculation
• Budget planning, target planning and purchasing controlling
• Experience in a global company
• MS Office, in particular proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint
• Language skills (2nd language desirable)
• Experience with Orpheus, Jagger (SRM, POM, eProc), SAP BPO
• Team player with customer service orientation
• Coaching skills – conduct training
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to problem solve
• Excellent organizational skills and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently
• Business system knowledge, SAP preferred

Syntegon Technology is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Initiatives

• FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
• AWIM (A World In Motion)

By choice, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.

NOTE: All official Syntegon job postings can be found at www.syntegon.com.  Successful candidates asked to participate in the hiring process should expect to speak to the hiring team by telephone and in person at one of our Syntegon office locations (Decatur, Oldsmar, Raleigh, New Richmond, Minneapolis and Allendale) prior to the job offer.