Strategic Buyer Plywood (m/f/d)

  • Full-time

Company Description

Around the globe, impressive buildings are constructed with Doka´s expertise in formwork technology. Examples are Burj Khalifa, Muskrat Falls - one of the greatest hydroelectric power plants in Canada - or parts of the Brenner base tunnel. This is the result of teamwork - the collaboration of more than 6.500 employees in over 160 distribution and logistics facilities in more than 70 countries all over the world. And we are proud of that. Due to our 150 years of history as a family owned company, we appreciate the effort made and work done by our employees. Therefore, it is important to us to inspire our employees every day - in terms of flexible working hours, performance-related payment, attractive special benefits like bonuses, further development opportunities and a comprehensive VITAL program.

Job Description

As part of Global Material Group Management, you will take a key role in Doka’s Plywood team of Category Wood. The spend under management is growing, and you be joining a successful organization. The Category Wood team is tasked to develop effective global category strategies with the aim to drive efficiencies as well as monitoring and maintaining the implemented strategy on an ongoing basis. 

Your main responsibilities include:

  • Build and maintain collaborative relationships with Sourcing Teams, Line of Business Leaders, key stakeholders and suppliers.
  • Analyze information from internal and external sources (market intelligence) to co-develop and execute Doka-wide Plywood strategies, while securing supply and delivering efficiencies.
  • Act within your area of remit as prime negotiator with suppliers relative to pricing, terms, quality, and service.
  • Share ownership and accountability for driving and delivering results through agreed upon strategies. Ensure strategies remain aligned with business goals over time.
  • Work with internal legal and compliance groups to ensure category strategies account for relevant laws, regulations, and risk policies.
  • Support the Global Procurement Management Team in the roll-out of new strategic directives, limiting risks and driving value for the business.

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years’ experience in international plywood procurement, ideally with specific knowledge of the Russian and Chinese plywood supply market (you know the suppliers and you know the markets)
  • Excellent language skills (spoken and written) in English (and perhaps also Russian or Chinese)
  • Profound analytical and negotiation skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills with an approachable personality;
  • Proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability
  • Ability to work in a flexible manner and under pressure
  • Ability to represent the company externally with key stakeholders

Additional Information

You are responsible globally. Due to the Headquarters in Amstetten and as well locations in Europe, not only the office in Amstetten, also e.g. Germany would be conceivable. The salary framework is also adapted to local conditions.

We are required by Austrian law to state a minimum salary. The minimum annual gross salary for this position located in Austria is 41.705,30 EUR according to the collective agreement (woodworking industry). A salary in line with the market is offered for this position, which is based on the specific qualification and adequate professional experience.

Doka offers terrific career opportunities, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and an exciting opportunity to join as an Strategic Buyer Plywood (m/f/d). Does working with some of the most impressive construction projects interest you? If joining an industry leader excites you, please submit your resume and apply now.

Visit us online at www.doka.com for additional information.
Doka is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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