About the role

JD - Buyer Procurement

1. Purpose of the role:

As an important member of the Direct Procurement organization, you are responsible for the Procurement deliverables in the New Product Development process in collaboration with the cross-functional team. Your role is to ensure the right sourcing decisions are made for the product launch.

The Project Buyer is a key contributor within the category, delivering the best product solutions and cost-effective new product options. You are managing the full procurement NPD process from idea generation to concept assessment and product delivery until launch. Through early involvement with key stakeholders, you ensure that new products are developed in a cost-conscious manner. In close collaboration with the rest of the NPD team, you gather input from suppliers, analyse technical, supply and cost data to provide a sourcing recommendation. You prepare and execute supplier negotiations, conduct benchmarking activities, and manage the total product cost in accordance with Oriflame’s processes. To be successful in the role, you will establish strong links with the cross-functional team and become a natural speaking partner for Procurement. You have a strong commercial sense and a fact-based, solution-oriented approach. You should be open to alternatives and not afraid to question the status quo.

The work environment is fast-moving and entrepreneurial. Plans are frequently adjusted, and you need to be flexible and able to adapt. With your positive mindset, you always see the bright aspects of a situation and bounce back quickly from eventual setbacks.

2. Role & Responsibilities

New Product Development: Key contributor within Oriflame’s NPD process, securing the right sourcing solution and cost for new products through close cross-functional collaboration. Early involvement in the product development process ensures that product cost is optimised. Ensure procurement deliverables in NPD are met, from early procurement and sourcing input, to cost estimations and final product costing.
Cost: Responsible for supplier negotiations and RFQ process for new products within your category. Deliver cost-efficient product options for new launches. Deliver and report cost avoidance and margin improvements for new products.
Supplier Relationship Management: Management of supplier issues such as quality, supply and service related to new products. Support the Global Commodity Category Manager with supplier performance feedback for supplier business reviews.
Processes and Efficiency: Contribution to improvements and efficiencies within the Procurement NPD process. Responsible for input to the category tooling and capex budget.

3. Background and qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree
5-6 years of professional experience
Communication skills - Ability to influence and convey information to others in an effective manner, positive, clear and to the point. Ability to gain useful information and know-how from different sources.
Analytical skills - Strong ability to analyse, interpret and use facts and figures in an effective manner.
Experience in MNCs & cooperation with global functions would be an advantage.
Excellent team player , dynamic and self-motivated.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office with advanced Microsoft Excel/PowerPoint skills.
Very good English skills

4. What do we offer?

Working at Oriflame means working in a global company defined by a dynamic culture, meaningful work and professional growth; this is what we offer our employees. As an employer, we demand a lot of our people, but we also empower them to live up to their challenges, to have an entrepreneurial spirit and to deliver on our brand promise. And, importantly, we recognise their efforts and reward their achievements.