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Purchase Coordinator Poland (Local contract)
Employer: UEFA
Post Date: 30 October 2009
Reference: UEFA-PC
Category: Procurement
Hours: Full Time
Location: Warsaw / Poland
Working Term: Contract Position
Salary: Not disclosed
Application Deadline: 29 November 2009

Company Description
UEFA - the Union of European Football Associations - is the governing body of football on the continent of Europe. UEFA’s core mission is to promote, protect and develop European football at every level of the game, to promote the principles of unity and solidarity, and to deal with all questions relating to European football. UEFA is an association of associations based on representative democracy, and is the governing body of European football.

Description

START / END DATE
asap / 31.10.2012

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
Ensures the correct and smooth running of the purchase procedures in Euro 2012 in conjuction with UEFA EURO Division.
Manages the Purchase Section for the LOC Poland.

MAIN ACTIVITIES:
• Participates in the establishments of the administrative policy and objectives regarding purchasing procedures, in conjunction with Office & Logistics Manager;
• Researches, analyses and transmits all information which could have an impact on his mission or services;
• Ensure that the polices decided upon by Head of Administration, as well as by the Office & Logistics Manager are implemented within it's area of influence;
• Informs the Office & Logistics Manager on a regular basis about all important activities within area of responsibility;
• Participates in the establishments of a co-operation policy with suppliers;
• Negotiates with suppliers the co-operation conditions, in conjunction with the Office Manager /Requesters;
• Purchases or participates in the purchases of stationary, office supply, printer, matter, gifts, furniture, trophies, medals, uniforms, etc
Ensure control of the quality and costs of goods and services provided by suppliers;
• Participates in the implementation of the administrative procedures (POS, etc) within Euro 2012 LOC Poland;
• Ensures that documented standards for routine procedures are in place;
• Stock management and budget management;
• Ensures co-operation with UEFA logistics in all purchasing related matters.

EDUCATION:
• University degree
• Further education in logistics/purchasing

WORK EXPERIENCE:
• Significant experience in the areas of logistics and purchasing;
• Excellent negotiation skills;
• Event experience;
• Experience in logistics within (international) sport events a strong plus.

BUSINESS KNOW-HOW & IT-SKILLS:
• Computer-literate: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook;
• Excellent communication skills – oral and written;
• Strong organisational skills; knowledge in project management;
• Strong negotiation skills.

COMPETENCIES & CHARACTERISTICS
• Team spirit
• Client orientation
• Professionalism
• Highly service oriented and ability for self-motivation
• Organised and methodical
• Transparency
• Negotiation skills
• Sense of initiative; able to work independently
• Strong sense of duty
• Discreet and proactive
• Integrative personality with good soft skills
• Team worker and able to interact with staff at all levels
• Able to keep calm under pressure and to cope with stress during hectic periods
• Able to multi-task; flexible
• Hard working and dedicated

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
• Polish – native
• English – fluent spoken and written
• Ukrainian – a strong advantage

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
The position is located in Warsaw, Poland

How to apply for this job
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