Supplier Operations Specialist

Responsibilities

• The Supplier Operations Specialist leads the Control Tower scope with the primary goal of protecting and optimizing the gross profit of our business through effective commercial controls.
• End-to-end follow-up of key supplier programmes and business processes, in close alignment with Product Management and suppliers.
• Preparation of analyses, presentations, reports, and data for internal and external use.
• Close communication and interaction with Data Management, Supplier & Product Management, Purchasing, Controlling, Finance, and Internal Sales teams.
• Supplier incentive follow-up and reporting.
• Contract master maintenance.
• End-to-End controlling and reporting of supplier stock return process.
• Identification, development and implementation of new tools and automation for Control Tower tasks.
• Regularly follow up and initiate necessary actions in line with agreed procedures.

Requirements

• Entrepreneurial behaviour and thinking.
• Ability to work pro-actively and creatively in an organized and engaged manner.
• Demonstrate an ability to both solve problems & develop solution.
• Competence to work under pressure, meet deadlines and manage multiple activities effectively.
• A clear sense of urgency about getting things done.
• Communicate professionally with internal customers, suppliers and colleagues and offer the best service and support.
• Good computer skills (MS Office, PowerPoint and Excel, ERP-systems, SAP knowledge preferred).
• A team player who is prepared to take responsibility.
• Communicate effectively, written & oral, in English.
• Other languages would be an advantage.
• Previous experience in Accounting/Controlling and/or a Purchasing or a Business Operations role in electronic components distribution would be advantageous.
• Commercial degree OR combination of commercial vocational training and several years of experience.

Certifications & Qualifications

• commercial degree
• commercial vocational training