Category Buying Manager

Category Buying Manager Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Category Buying Manager to lead the development, planning, and execution of regional Strategic Procurement activities related to assigned Direct Materials.

• This involves providing strategic procurement programs that leverage the operations of our organization with measurable financial results globally.
• Developing and executing strategies designed to improve business process productivity, reduce costs, and procurement-related expenses while improving profitability and increasing Trade Working Capital (TWC) aligned with all business units' requirements.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Managing relationships with suppliers, including managing day-to-day operations, issues, and escalations.
• Working effectively with all business units leaders globally to ensure alignment of the global strategy and adoption of best practices.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A minimum of 5+ years' experience in procurement roles in direct materials (preferably metals), working in an international environment.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to analyze and learn cost structure models in many different regions.
• Proven negotiation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively across channels, with business unit personnel, purchasing staff, to achieve understanding of business goals.

Please note that this is a rewarding role that requires professionals who can deliver exceptional results.

Besides a pleasant and international work environment, we offer various opportunities for future growth, a competitive salary, regular monthly bonus after 6 months of employment, fully covered meal vouchers, monthly free workplace massage, winter vitamin package, onsite FIT days, and a flexible benefit allowance so you can choose to tailor the rest of the benefits to suit your individual needs.