Senior Buyer

At Mitel, you will have the opportunity to help businesses connect, collaborate and provide better experiences for our customers. You will deliver valuable contributions in creating business success within our global organization utilizing your unique attributes, skills and experience. Please take a moment to look over this opportunity and if interested, feel free to send us your application. If this is not the right opportunity for you, you can also sign up for Job Alerts by creating an account. This will give you a profile that you can use for all future applications, and you will be notified whenever a new position that matches your criteria becomes available. Overview: You will be responsible for Development & Execution of strategies, action plans, processes & best practices for the assigned categories/regions in order to bring new knowledge & approaches to the organization and thus a step change in savings/value. Responsibilities: Lead & support functional stakeholders in analyses of the internal/external fact base and understand internal customer needs build global strategy & action plans for assigned segments & categories, especially for direct sales and service departments; Support of global tenders within Sales or Service departments Obtain stakeholder validation of and buy-in for the strategy and action plans; Ensure integration of Procurement activities with other functions & operations Share and integrate best practices for the segments/regions assigned; Define local procurement strategies & actions for segments, ensure compliance to achieve TCO savings and value creation. Assist stakeholders in writing of specifications Run tenders, negotiate & formalize contracts Identification and implementation of cost-saving initiatives Support throughout the entire supplier lifecycle (from supplier selection to phase-out) Proactive market monitoring and escalation management Expense tracking for facilities Creation and management of purchase orders (POs) in close collaboration with internal departments Requirements: 3-5 years of experience in similar position. Extensive, demonstrable experience & successful outcomes as a Software & Solutions Buyer Experience in Telecoms or related industry essential Good market knowledge on IT service and Distributors Basic knowledge in ITIL Service Management Strong negotiation skills Hands on mentality Ability to handle independent RFP and RFQ requirements Fluency in English is essential; knowledge of German would be considered an advantage. Ability to communicate with, present to & influence key stakeholders at all levels of an organization, including executive and C-level Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, while maintaining sharp attention to detail What we offer? Professional Growth in a Global Company Individual Career Path Knowledge Sharing Programs and Trainings Mentor Support Flexible Working Hours Home Office 26 Paid Vacation Days 5 Wellness Fridays Vacation Medical Care including Dental Care, Glasses, etc. Referral Bonus Food Vouchers Multisport Card Store Discounts Team Buildings and Company Events Lounge and Game Areas Metro Station next to the Office #LI-SS3 For more information, visit Why Mitel or follow us on LinkedIn here . Mitel is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. Diversity makes sense for us, for our customers and for our future. We value different perspectives, skills and experiences, and welcome applications from all sections of the community.