What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Service Buyer position at Ontex?
Ontex is a leading international personal hygiene group. We engineer and make high quality products for Baby Care, Feminine Care and Adult Care and are the partner of choice for consumers, retailers, and institutional and private healthcare providers around the world. We distribute in more than 110 countries through leading retailer private labels, as well as under our own brands.
Job Title
Senior Service Buyer
Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm (must be able to work outside of the schedule hours)
Department
Global Procurement
Location
Stokesdale, NC
Reports To
Director of Procurement
Job Purpose
The Senior Service Buyer role is a new position and will ensure the efficient and cost-effective procurement of logistics, HR, Investment, Facilities services necessary for the company's operations. This includes managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
The Scope of the Job
The role involves managing a significant pool of vendors for Tijuana and Stokesdale plant, focusing on logistics services, including transportation (inbound and outbound), warehousing, 3PL, brokerage and distribution, and the main other service contracts. The Senior Service Buyer will work closely with various departments, mostly supply chain, HR, Maintenance, Sales, Finance, Engineer, to ensure that logistics needs are met efficiently and cost-effectively.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
- Develop and implement procurement strategies for the main Services to ensure cost savings and efficiency.
- Build Business cases for Logistic services (transportation, broker, distribution) to help Ontex team to take the best decisions for the business.
- Negotiate contracts with suppliers to secure the best terms and conditions.
- Monitor supplier performance and address any issues that arise.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure they are met.
- Manage the procurement process, follow the DOA, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
The Team I will Be Collaborating With
The Senior Service Buyer will work closely with various internal stakeholders, including Supply chain managers, Procurement, HR, Sales and Finance teams. They will also interact with external suppliers and negotiate contracts and manage relationship.
Complexity of the Job
Educational Requirements
Prior Work Requirements
If you’re a results-driven leader with a passion for being a Leader in Procurement, we invite you to apply and become a key player in our continued success!
Ontex, USA Operations is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
