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Job TitleStrategic Buyer
Job Description
Were looking for a
Strategic Buyer
to join our
CT LED Commodity Team
in
Ningbo


Working for Signify means being creative and adaptive. Our culture of continuous learning and commitment to diversity and inclusion creates an environment that allows you to build your skills and career. Together, were transforming our industry.

As the world leader in lighting, were constantly ahead of the curve. Through our leadership in connected lighting and the Internet of Things, were breaking new grounds in data analytics, AI, and smart homes, offices, cities and more!

Signify is one of the few companies in the world to achieve carbon neutrality and our next sustainability goals are even bolder: doubling our positive impact on the environment and society by 2025.

As a
Strategic Buyer
youll be responsible for
manage assigned LED components suppliers and assigned LED components portfolio and support assigned business on LED components and L2 Modules.


Were on the lookout for forward-thinking innovators with a passion for sustainability. If you match this description, get in touch!


What youll do

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Proactively ensures long term capacity and the availability of LED components and L2 Modules. Defines procurement strategies based on business requirements for LED components and L2 Modules.
Ensures benchmark supplier relationships (supplier account development, supplier
business review) forLED components and L2 Modules. Ensures world-class supply base (supplier selection and allocation, standardization, consolidation & optimization, negotiation and contracting, supplier performance rating and measurement) for LED components and L2 Modules.
Drives strategic cost management (lean / continuous improvement programs / Should-cost models, DfX Convention) for LED components and L2 Modules.
Manages supplier risk assessments including liability Management and charge-backs for LED components and L2 Modules; Manages supplier potential evaluation (technologies and capabilities, strategic segmentation) for LED components and L2 Modules.
Drives and accumulates all supply base related marketing intelligence and benchmarkingfor LED components and L2 Modules;


Your qualifications


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Experienced Procurement Professional: At least 5 years of experience in Procurement commodity management, preferred if with experiences on LED components or L2 modules. A proven track record of forming win-win partnerships with suppliers helps. This professional should bring both a strategic and hands on mindset and an exposure to change management;
Global Experience: A globally minded professional, will be at home doing global business across GBU's / Categories. This person will be comfortable with diverse teams and should be culturally attuned to succeeding in a complex environment;
Business Acumen: Must have the strategic capability to devise short- and long term strategies, balanced by the operational capability to implement them. This professional must also be highly analytical, process driven and result oriented, with a bias for action. Preferably business oriented;
Executing for results: The successful candidate will be a change agent in deploying the Procurement strategy and process and must be capable of creating sense of urgency. This individual must have the ability to break down complex problems, systematically identify causes and develop solutions. This includes and ability to adapt to altering situations, to persist despite setbacks, and to get things done;
Strong Communicator / Influencer
This individual must be highly collaborative and able to work effectively outside the sphere of direct influence and be able to communicate clearly with a wide range of relevant stakeholders. In addition, the Strategic Buyer must have a business mind and be capable of interacting with relevant stakeholders throughout the GBU / Category to ensure credibility and collaboration between the Procurement organization and the business and have a reputation for unimpeachable integrity.

Our candidate profile is just a guide. We know that many talented people only apply for jobs when there is an exact match. If you don't fit all the criteria but believe this role is for you, we would very much like to hear from you.

What youll get in return



Were offering multiple opportunities for career development, like mentoring, coaching and stretch assignments, with strong international exposure for dynamic profiles. Learning is fundamental to our culture. Through continuous learning, we are transforming the industry. You have the chance to learn every day, acquire new skills and perspectives through customized online programs, and on-the-job experiences.

See#SignifyLifethrough the eyes of our employees!