Buyer

Wat ga je doen?

• Collaboration with key stakeholders to ensure that sourcing strategies are aligned with the business's requirements.  
• Negotiation: Leading negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable terms, prices, and contracts. This often requires a deep understanding of market conditions and supplier capabilities. 
• Performance Measurement: Establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess supplier performance and the effectiveness of sourcing strategies, building into contract agreements 
• Continuous Improvement: Staying informed about industry trends and best practices, implementing continuous improvement initiatives to enhance sourcing processes. 
• Quality Assurance: Ensuring that the products and services sourced meet the required quality standards. This may involve working closely with quality assurance teams 
• Cost Management: Monitoring and controlling procurement costs to ensure they align with the budget. Identifying opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements. Mitigating hidden costs and risk  
• Supplier Management: Identifying, evaluating, and selecting suppliers based on quality, cost, and delivery capabilities. Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers. Looking for Synergies and efficiency opportunities  
• Contract Management: Create and ensure compliance with contracts in line with Eastman’s Icertis framework.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Interface with key stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with business needs. 
• Effective Communication: Maintain clear communication and effective management of sourcing activities. 
• Data Management: Keep the ServiceNow system updated to reflect live data and actual workloads. 
• Strategic Sourcing: Developing and implementing sourcing strategies that align with the company's goals and objectives. This may involve market analysis and trend forecasting.  

Wat vragen wij?

• Fluency in English and German is required
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; business, economics, technical or science, required
• 3-6 years of experience that encompasses procurement and sourcing responsibilities, including supplier negotiations, contract management, and strategic sourcing initiatives, including experience built in the commercial environment.
• Ability to influence, motivate, and negotiate effectively
• Data analytics skills and business intelligence gathering ability
• Dedication to delivering impactful outcomes

Wat bieden wij?

Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive company, Eastman employs approximately 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2024 revenue of approximately $9.4 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.