Samsung- Senior Procurement Specialist

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Everything we do at Samsung is driven by an unyielding passion for excellence—and an unfaltering commitment to develop the best products and services on the market. In today’s fast-paced global economy, change is constant, and innovation is critical to a company’s survival. As we have done for 80 years, we set our sights on the future, anticipating market needs and demands so we can steer our company toward long-term success. As Senior Procurement Specialist, you will have an integral part in ensuring we stay on top of the market and continue to enrich and simplify the consumers’ lives.

Why join our team? / A message from our team!

Samsung is now seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to join our team based at our head office in Kista. In the Nordics we are a sales and marketing organization with offices in Stockholm, Copenhagen, Oslo and Helsinki. You will join a team of four  engaged colleaguesin a dynamic work environment that are driving results togetherand, enjoys teamwork. if that sounds inspiring this will be the right place for you.

What will this role achieve?

As the Senior Procurement Specialist, you are responsible for designing, implementing and executing sourcingand /procurement strategies within our indirect marketing categories across the Nordics. You are also responsible for vendor management and working closely with local stakeholders to lead agreed projects and activities and deliver value to the bottom line.

What will be the job scope & key deliverables?

• Build a pipeline of Procurement projects for the region in collaboration with local stakeholders and execute local and regional deals within agreed timeframes
• Achieve cost reduction targets, develop new added value strategies and improve negotiable spend via sourcing and demand management
• Lead complex RFx and support in the analysis of the information and the negotiation of the contract, in collaboration with the stakeholders and legal team
• Minimize contractual risks to the company and manage business relationships with vendors according to Samsung’s Procurement processes
• Develop and foster vendor relations from a business perspective including risk management, innovation and services with competitive edge. This includes Supplier Relationship Management approach and conduct formal Samsung vendor evaluation process
• Monitor market development, trends and drivers including potential vendor in relation to Procurement Category Management process
• Contribute, support and maintain in the standardization of Samsung processes and operation, including purchase order review, to ensure compliance to our policies within the organization

What do we need for this role? 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or equivalent), preferably in procurement, finance or similar
• 5-8 years of work experience in sourcing and purchasing
• Experience of working in a global and complex marketing organization and liaising with different cultures
• Ideally previous experience with indirect Procurement Category Management in e.g. Media, Digital, PR, Field Force, Exhibition & Events, Creative & Production
• Excellent in written and verbal presentation  and communication – must be able to communicate fluently in both Swedish and English
• Ability to interact with a large number of stakeholders within all levels of the organization
• A structured and detailed oriented person
• Curious and adaptable with solution-oriented approach
• You must be highly structured, with a high level of energy and visual drive. Good communicator with excellent negotiation and social skills.
• Capable of translating customer’s strategies, building relationships and opening doors.
• Being able to see and understand market dynamics and translate into business opportunities.

Samsung is a dynamic company in a fast moving industry, there are opportunities to grow and develop! In order to enjoy working with us you must be a person who appreciates tempo, cross team collaboration, change and to take own initiatives.

How to apply:

In this recruitment process, Samsung is working with Academic Search. For more question, please contact Recruitment Coordinator Alicia Yetim, alicia.yetim@academicsearch.se. You apply by clicking on the ”Apply now” button below, where you enter your personal details, enclose CV and cover letter written in English. All information is handled confidentially in accordance with Academic Search Integrity Policy as well as the new data protection act, GDPR. This means that we can only process applications coming through the applications system. Thank you for your understanding.

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