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Doka is one of the world’s leading companies for developing, manufacturing and distributing formwork solutions as well as scaffolding for use in all fields of the construction sector.

The Doka Group is a company of the Umdasch Group and employs more than 6,000 people in over 70 countries.

In the Supply Business Partner Area role you will be supporting the respective country organizations as a Business Partner for Sales, Quality, Operations and Engineering through:

1. Implementing Procurement Sourcing strategies (demand, supplier, process, portfolio management) according to the strategic sourcing and material group management process including:

• Identifying the internal customer needs
• Build and benchmark Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models
• Execute  Global & Area Procurement strategies
• Arrange for testing/piloting of new technologies and alternative suppliers

2. Manage existing supply base:

• Manage spend data in the systems and ensure accuracy
• Manage contracts
• Supply Risk management
• Monitor performance of suppliers, develop suppliers and resolve issues
• Explore opportunities for supplier contribution for innovation

3. Lead Negotiations

• Collect all necessary information to prepare negotiations
• Develop and define negotiation strategy
• Formalize contracts
• Communicate and roll-out contracts to

4. Provides guidance on procurement management matters to the country team.

• Business studies (BA or BS preferred or appropriate experience)
• Min 3 yrs previous experience in a similar role
• Dynamic and agile personality to work in a future orientated environment
• Excellent English language skills
• Excellent Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Project and process know-how
• Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving
• Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders
• Ability to work under pressure in a flexible manner.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.