Your Role at Cabot

The Buyer will be responsible for supporting specific Cabot production site. The core responsibilities are to obtaining goods and services that are necessary for running smooth operations.

In this role, you will be working with established vendors to procure standard (centrally sourced) items and with the selection of suppliers for non-centrally sourced items. The common purchasing duties for a Buyer include: procuring items for the manufacturing plants, setting up and managing bid requests, and working with internal customers to identify and understand purchasing needs.

This role is part of Global Purchasing team that is based in Riga and provides procurement services to a number of manufacturing facilities and offices globally.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Manages supplier data on ongoing basis.
• Establishes and maintains a supply base for products and services purchased.
• Fosters and maintains positive business relationships with suppliers and production sites.
• Ensures timely delivery of goods and services that meet quality, timing and price terms. Resolves any commercial issues and coordinates quality claims through Purchasing Managers.
• Contributes to supplier assessments for Regional or Global purchased items as required. Reports findings pertaining to elimination or reduction of costs.

What You Will Bring to Cabot

• Previous experience in purchasing/sales/customer facing roles will be considered as advantage.
• Good knowledge of standard MS Office software.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
• Excellent verbal and written English and at least B2 German language skills.

Additional information:

• Working hours: 9:00 - 17:30
• Permanent contract
• Salary: 1300 - 1500 EUR GROSS