Job purpose:

This role coordinates Cross Border Transport buying activities in Europe in order to run lean end-to-end Logistics Buying Processes for several sites.

Due to a vacancy we need interim support until permanent position is fulfilled. He/she works closely with the sourcing & operations buying managers and is responsible for the efficient and effective execution of sourcing strategy activities in Europe.

Key responsibilities: 

• Co-ordinate & support Logistics tenders in close cooperation with sr. Buying Operations Manager and sr Buyer;s 
• Program management for the tenders, planning & organizing events with potential suppliers;
• Analyse the supplier bids using Excel, Power BI and E-sourcing tools, present results in business forum;
• Be the first point of contact for potential & existing suppliers;
• Manage day-to-day (Commercial) operations for Logistics Buying and resolve (potential) issues;
• Work closely with stakeholders (e.g. Market & Factory Supply Chain, Finance) to determine full scope of work of the activities tendered and have clear view on all related End to End costs (TCO approach). Taking in consideration: quality, performance, Operational Excellence, continuous improvement, service and efficiency;
• Interact with Mars Commercial Services (MCS) to efficiently run the end-to-end procurement process and optimise ways of working.