Category Buyer (m/f/d)
Join our team and gain interesting insights into an international company in a future-oriented industry.
This is how you make impact as a Category Buyer
As a Category Buyer, you will implement the purchasing strategy for the suppliers or segments assigned to you in coordination with the Head of Purchasing and Corporate Procurement. In doing so, you will ensure a smooth procurement process, the implementation of supplier management, and the awarding of contracts.
You will work in the Purchasing department, within the Strategic Purchasing team, on a flexible working hours basis. The position is full-time (40 hours/week) and permanent.
Your daily responsibilities include:
* Make strategic decisions regarding the future type and intensity of supplier relationships in close coordination with Corporate Procurement
* Provide professional support to the purchasing team at the site
* Develop, execute, and continuously improve strategic procurement initiatives for the assigned product category (covering both Mechanical components and non-product-related (NPR) items)
* Conduct market research/analysis on potential suppliers and establish supplier partnerships
* Conduct innovation workshops and business review meetings with suppliers
* Analyze financial and supplier performance indicators, conduct price/terms benchmarking
* Initiate and accompany supplier audits
This is what we offer
* Varied and challenging tasks with interesting development prospects
* Performance-based remuneration, a strong team-oriented working environment, and attractive additional benefits
* A healthy work-life balance with flexible working hours, on-site canteen and fitness facilities
This is what you bring to the team:
* Completed vocational training with many years of relevant professional experience, or a qualification as a business economist / technician with several years of experience or a University degree (Bachelor) in business administration or electrical engineering, combined with initial practical work experience
* Solid business knowledge combined with a technical mindset
* Relevant professional experience in international purchasing and procurement
* Strong knowledge of national and international contract law and negotiation techniques
* Practical experience in project management is a plus
* Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
* Fluent Business English skills and intercultural competence
* Proficient in PC applications and IT systems
* Analytical, structured, and results-driven working style
* Proactive mindset, high level of commitment, professional and confident demeanor
* Initiative, assertiveness, strong communication and negotiation skills
Ready to make impact?
Great Apply now and explore Neways to create impact as Category Buyer (m/f/d)
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