Operational Buyer

The Mitsubishi Chemical Group is a speciality materials provider with an unwavering commitment to forging innovative solutions. We possess extensive expertise and leadership in material science within the core market segments of Mobility, Digital, Food and Healthcare. By providing advanced chemistry-based solutions our 70,000 employees enable industry transformation, develop technological advancements, and create more fruitful lives for the global population. Delivering on the core elements of our slogan - “Science. Value. Life.”

**About the role**:
You perform purchasing-to-pay procedures, including master data management, PR-PO approvals, and spot buying. As a Buyer you will provide a professional procurement service to MCG EMEA to ensure all goods and services are purchased effectively on a day-to-day basis and deliver an effective and efficient service whilst looking for continuous improvement opportunities.

**Your Responsibilities**:

- Manage Purchase-to-Pay Operations: Oversee purchase requisitions, order processing, and effective procurement within the region
- Achieve Procurement Targets: Support the achievement of qualitative and quantitative purchase-to-pay targets
- Set Operative Buying Targets: Contribute to defining operative buying targets based on Regional Hub operations and experience.
- Ensure Effective Ordering: Responsibly order goods and materials in alignment with business specifications and category management terms
- Maintain Vendor Integrity: Ensure transparency and integrity of external vendor agreements and masta data in accordance with category team standards
- Collaborate for Success: Collaborate effectively within the team, with category teams, and the broader EMEA procurement organization

**Your Qualifications and Skills**:

- Experience in purchasing in an international environment
- Familiarity with PR-PO processing and master data management practices
- Experience in purchase-to-pay procedures. and familiarity with ERPs, such as SAP
- Proficient in MS Office, spend analytics tools and e-sourcing platforms
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
- Building effective relationships with varied and international procurement teams
- Ownership-oriented approach in the professional environment
- Business fluent in English and German

**What could you expect**:
Our corporate culture is based on the values of integrity, respect, bravery, collaboration, and persistence, we call it "Our Way". With our approach, together we can shape a more sustainable, progressive and brighter version of the world.

We believe in the power of people with diverse values, viewpoints, and expertise. Our aim is the wellbeing of people and the planet - a concept we call KAITEKI. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment.