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Summary: Join a growth-oriented market leader in Engineered Joining Technology, supporting indirect purchasing projects with a focus on service purchasing and strategic category development. Highlights: 1. Opportunity for empowerment with approachable, objective-driven management 2. Cultivate intercultural collaboration and creativity in modern workspaces 3. Work independently on international projects with digitalization enthusiasm If you like change, change to us We are an international mid sized group with appetite for innovations, approachable management, lead by objectives / targets which give the opportunity of a wide range of empowerment. We as a growth oriented market leader invite you to join us on our journey from good to great! **About us** NORMA Group is leader in Engineered Joining Technology, providing clamps, connectors and fluid technology to over 10,000 customers in a range of industries. What makes NORMA Group who we are: leaders with expertise, dedication and drive to pursue ideas, and by doing so, change the world. Today we are \~8,700 people strong, enriched by our diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We have a solid network of manufacturing facilities, sales and distribution sites so we can be close to our customers. **About our culture** At Norma we truly live according to our values: **Enjoy speed, adapt fast, take action**! Within our modern workspaces we cultivate intercultural collaboration, encourage creativity and are brimming with passionate people who love what they do. But we know life isn’t just about work. It’s about balance. And our flexible approach enables working hours that fit your life. **What is this position about?** In your new challenge you will accompany projects in all facets of indirect purchasing, especially Service Purchasing for Marketing, Travel, Lab Services, Supplies and holding requirements. You will provide support in the ongoing strategic development of the categories and, in perspective, assume global responsibility. At the same time, you will ensure smooth daily operations by keeping an eye on catalogues and systems. If you like to work independently, are enthusiastic about digitalization and enjoy international cooperation, then we should get to know each other. **Your tasks in detail:** * Collaboration in international sourcing projects and regular contract negotiations * Ongoing analysis of the various sub\-categories as well as identification and realization of savings potential * Support in the ongoing development of an international and sustainable strategy for the product groups in close cooperation with internal stakeholders and purchasing compliance * Cooperation in the selection, management and development of suppliers * Identification and implementation of activities for process optimization * Responsible for the ordering process for assigned material groups and company areas as well as maintaining the associated systems and e\-catalog * Preparation of data and KPIs for reporting and planning purposes * Performing the key user function for the P2P platforms of the corporate group **About your expertise** * Completed studies or relevant vocational training paired with further education * At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in indirect purchasing, ideally of IT products and services * Knowledge of contract law and experience in negotiations * Experience in international cooperation and intercultural competence * Strong communication skills and team orientation * Analytical thinking and structured action as well as personal initiative * Good knowledge of MS\-Office, especially Excel and ideally knowledge of Jaggaer One and/or Microsoft Dynamics 365 * Fluency in English both written and verbal Contact for this position: Branko Vukovac NORMA Group Human Resources Fruškogorska 1 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
