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We are a multi-billion-dollar company with a purpose to break barriers to well-being for the benefit of consumers, patients, care givers, and customers across the globe. We do this through innovations in our Professional Hygiene,Personal Care, and Health & Medical business units that provide hygiene and health solutions to over a billionpeople every dayworldwide.\nWorking at Essity is more than acareer,it is where you will play your part in a better future,to improvewell-being for people and have opportunities to drive positive change for society and the environment. As an employee at Essity, you will belong to a team where you feel valued, are safe, supported to grow and challenged to generate business results in a friendly and open atmosphere.\nAbout the Role\nEssity is looking for an experienced indirect buyer who will be responsible for executing and implementing procurement strategy in area of responsibility and building sustainable relationships with suppliers\nThe ideal candidate should/could live in Dover, DE or Philadelphia, PA.\nWe’relooking for people who embody our values,aren’tafraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace.We’realways looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you,we’dlove to talk.\nWhat You Will Do\nManage risk and lead negotiations for all local categories across locations, using appropriate e-sourcing tools and techniques. Ensuring appropriate contingency plans are in place in accordance to procurement policies and procedures.\nAlign with requester on missing specification and clarify user requirements relating to free-text requests (one-time purchases)\nTo support Business Partnering to drive continuous improvement through cost saving projects, organizing trials, implementing supplier changes and tracking savings\nIdentify suppliers as per the category instructions (preferred supplier list) and execute quick RFQs\nEnsure compliance with Essity procedures, purchasing policy and financial instructions\nDeliver Procurement Efficiency \nIdentify and execute saving initiatives \nExecute and implement procurement strategy in area of responsibility \nBuilding sustainable relationships with suppliers\nApprove supplier request and ensure supplier compliance with local categories\nEnsure an up-to-date source list (Contract/ Catalog /Purchase Info Records) for local suppliers\nContribute to Procurement Excellence \nWho You Are\nA bachelor degree with emphasis on the areas of business, economics, finance, technical background, procurement, or comparable professional education,\n3+ years of experience in similar or adequate role in procurement environment\nOrganized and comfortable with ambiguity\nBeing able to prioritize and troubleshoot requests\nStrong communication ability\nGood Project Management skillset\nAbility todemonstratea strong work ethic\nWhat We Can Offer You\nAt Essity, we believe every career is as unique as the individual andempoweremployees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.\nCompensation and Benefits:\nExpected Compensation\nCompetitiveannual salary +annual incentive bonus+ benefits\nPay offered may vary depending on multiple individualizedfactorssuch asknowledge, skills, and experience.\nAlong with competitive payyouwill beeligible for the following benefits:\nUnited HealthcarePPO/ EyeMed Vision Insurance / Delta Dental Insurance\n\nWellness program provided through Rally\n\nHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)\n\n401(k) with employer match andannual employer base contribution\n\nCompany paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance\n\nPTO offering withPaid Holidays\n\nScholarship program for children of Essity employees.\n\nAdditional Information\nThe Company is committed to equalemployment opportunity and providingreasonable accommodations to qualifiedcandidates and employees pursuant toapplicable law. 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