Category Buyer (m/f/d)
Join our team and gain interesting insights into an international company in a future-oriented industry.
Summary
This is how you make impact as a Category Buyer
As a Category Buyer (m/f/d), you will implement the purchasing strategy for the Group’s most strategically important suppliers in coordination with the Head of Strategic Purchasing and Group Purchasing. In doing so, you will ensure a smooth procurement process, the implementation of supplier management, and the awarding of contracts.
You will be based in the Purchasing division, Strategic Purchasing department, working flexible hours. The position is a full-time, permanent position (40 hours/week).
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:
Bachelor’s degree in business administration with several years of professional experience, or a Master’s degree or diploma with several years of professional experience, in either economics or electrical engineering
Excellent knowledge of business administration combined with technical expertise
Relevant professional experience in a comparable role in international procurement
In-depth knowledge of national and international contract law as well as negotiation methods, and relevant experience in project and interface management
Fluency in German and English and strong intercultural competence
Proficient in PC applications and IT software
Analytical, structured, results-oriented approach to work and entrepreneurial, proactive thinking
Exceptionally high level of commitment, professional and confident demeanor
Initiative, assertiveness, strong communication skills, and negotiation skills
Your daily responsibilities include:
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Providing intensive support to key suppliers of the Neways Group (account management, contracting) and establishing and developing partnerships with strategically important suppliers
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Making strategic decisions regarding the desired nature and intensity of future relationships with key suppliers in close coordination with Group Procurement
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Expanding supplier management and defining precise targets and measures to improve performance potential and collaboration with strategically important suppliers
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Providing technical support to the on-site purchasing team
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Evaluating suppliers within the area of responsibility and, where necessary, managing escalations
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Planning, executing, and optimizing strategic purchasing activities within the product group
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Conducting innovation workshops and business review meetings with suppliers
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Analyzing balance sheet and supplier metrics, conducting price and terms benchmarking
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Initiating and overseeing supplier audits
Ready to make impact?
Great! Apply now and explore Neways to create impact as Category Buyer (m/f/d)
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