Senior Category Buyer with German

The client is a leading organization in the business services sector, committed to delivering high-quality standards in procurement. As a significant player in the industry, the company offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment, emphasizing professional growth and excellence.

Tasks:
 

• Supporting category managers with category strategy plans, sourcing execution, supporting category planning and strategic sourcing tasks
• Identifying and communicating with a diverse range of stakeholders, such as suppliers, project sponsors, end-users and other supporting functions such as HR, Legal and Finance.
• Leveraging the network of Category Experts and tools, to deliver insights to any project / client.
• Providing support with respect to Supplier Management/ Procurement processes and policies.
• Establishing negotiation strategies, identifying, and developing negotiation levers, validating them with stakeholders and leading negotiations to ensure savings, timely supply and other benefits for purchases, business analytics, savings reporting and tracking, stakeholder interaction as part of the S2C program
• Discussing with vendors and evaluating their products and capabilities as suppliers;
• Demonstrating continuous effort to improve operations, manage SOP’s, decrease turnaround times and streamline work processes;
• Managing all supplier selection and procurement activities (e.g. RFI, RFP, RFQ, Scorecard and Bid Analysis
• Leading a small/medium sized team

Required skills and qualifications:

• Minimum 6 years experience in a similar role, including development of proceurement strategies and people in the team (recruiting, introducing, maintaining, evaluating, developing, etc.)
• Experience in category management, managing maintaining business continuity
• Fluency in German and English - both written and spoken (min. B2)
• Practical knowledge about development of short- and longterm startegies in purchasing/ procurement area with attention to specific categories

Offers:

• Competitive salary package aligned with industry standards
• Comprehensive benefits including health insurance and wellness programs
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement in multinational company
• Supportive and innovative work environment within a reputable global organization
• Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance