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After a year, your data will be deleted, according to GDPR rules.\nAbout the job\nPurchasing and sourcing in alignment with Corporate Procurement Guidelines and delegated value limits\nSelecting suppliers from approved supplier pools and conducting supplier negotiations\nSoliciting, tracking and collecting vendor quotations and preparing them for business review\nEnsuring compliance with all relevant Corporate Procurement strategies, policies and processes\nBuilding, documenting and continuously updating market and product knowledge for assigned goods and services\nCreating and tracking purchase orders as well as monitoring purchase requisitions\nEnsuring close collaboration with local country organizations, stakeholders and procurement teams\nSupporting claim management activities and handling day-to-day supplier-related matters\nConducting supplier negotiations to achieve optimal commercial and contractual outcomes\nReviewing, executing and managing contracts in accordance with procurement guidelines and delegated authority\nCollaborating with Legal and other stakeholders to ensure contractual compliance and mitigate business risks\nSupporting process improvements and contributing to operational excellence initiatives\nAbout you\nWe are looking for a unique and amazing talent who brings along the following:\nExperience in procurement, purchasing or sourcing\nKnowledge of operational procurement processes and ERP systems\nSAP MM and/or SAP Ariba knowledge will be considered an asset\nDegree in Purchasing, Logistics, Business Administration or a related field\nCustomer service orientation and strong stakeholder management skills\nExcellent communication and negotiation skills\nContinuous improvement mindset, process orientation and a solution delivery-focused approach\nStrong coordination and organizational skills, with the ability to multitask and work under deadlines\nFluency in English\nGerman language skills would be considered an asset\nWhat we offer\nYou can expect a range of benefits, including:\nLearning and career development programs to help you grow\nHybrid and flexible work options to support your work-life balance\nA global employee assistance program offering support in the areas of mental, physical, and emotional health, managerial support as well as finance and legal matters\nPaid volunteering leave to support causes that matter to you\nExclusive employee discounts on Swarovski products\nPrivate medical coverage\nLife insurance\nMyBenefit program\nEmployee social fund\nRecognition awards\nVolunteering leave\nTo ensure clarity and fairness, we share salary information via email with candidates invited for interviews.\nAbout Swarovski\nSwarovski creates crystal-based products of unique quality and craftsmanship that bring joy and celebrate individuality. 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