Global Strategic Purchaser

Are you a commercially driven procurement professional who enjoys building strong supplier partnerships and developing sourcing

strategies in a global environment?

Do you thrive on creating value through supplier development, negotiations and data-driven decision making? Then the role as

Global Strategic Purchaser at Aritco could be your next challenge.

As Global Strategic Purchaser, you will play a key role in securing a competitive, sustainable and resilient supply chain.

Reporting to the Head of Purchasing, you will be responsible for driving strategic sourcing initiatives, developing supplier

performance and supporting Aritco's continued international growth.

You will work closely with Engineering, Operations, Production, Quality and Finance, balancing strategic long-term initiatives

with business-critical operational priorities. The role includes international supplier interaction and occasional travel.

Develop and implement category and sourcing strategies. Lead supplier selection, RFQs, benchmark analyses and cost breakdown

evaluations. Drive cost reduction and value engineering initiatives.

Build long-term supplier relationships. Lead performance reviews focused on quality, delivery, sustainability and cost. Support

continuous improvement and compliance with Aritco's Supplier Code of Conduct.

Lead contract negotiations and commercial agreements. Secure strong commercial terms, pricing structures and supply conditions.

Manage supplier risks and develop mitigation plans.

Work closely with Engineering in new product development and supplier involvement. Support Operations and Production with supply

chain optimisation initiatives.

Use procurement analytics to support sourcing decisions. Drive adoption of digital procurement tools and AI-supported processes.

Support spend analysis and category management development.

We believe that you are a proactive and analytical procurement professional with a strong business mindset and excellent

communication skills.