Category Buyer

Category BuyerDrive Supplier Strategy, Cost Optimization, and Business Impact
We are looking for a Category Buyer to join our procurement team and play a key role in driving supplier performance, productivity initiatives, and cost optimization across manufacturing operations and strategic projects.

This position offers the opportunity to work with key stakeholders across Operations, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, and Project Management while leading supplier negotiations, sourcing initiatives, and category strategies that directly impact business results.
What You'll DoStrategic Sourcing & Supplier Management


* Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned categories.


* Lead supplier negotiations, commercial discussions, and contract management.


* Build strong relationships with strategic suppliers and drive long-term partnerships.


* Conduct supplier visits and business reviews to improve performance and strengthen collaboration.


* Support supplier selection, qualification, and onboarding activities.

Cost Savings & Productivity


* Identify and implement cost reduction and productivity opportunities.


* Lead value analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.


* Manage savings pipelines and ensure delivery of annual productivity targets.


* Support projects focused on improving supplier competitiveness and operational efficiency.

Procurement Excellence


* Manage RFQs and supplier quotation processes.


* Review pricing, contracts, invoices, and commercial agreements.


* Maintain accurate purchasing information within SAP and related systems.


* Ensure compliance with procurement policies and processes.

Stakeholder Collaboration


* Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, and Project teams.


* Align sourcing decisions with business objectives.


* Influence key decisions using data, market intelligence, and commercial expertise.

What Success Looks Like in Your First Year


* Successfully manage key suppliers and sourcing activities independently.


* Deliver measurable productivity and cost savings results.


* Become a trusted business partner for manufacturing and project teams.


* Strengthen supplier performance in quality, delivery, and cost.


* Take ownership of larger, more strategic supplier relationships.

Required QualificationsEducation
Bachelor's degree in:


* Industrial Engineering


* Mechanical Engineering


* Supply Chain Management


* Business Administration


* Economics


* Related fields

Experience
Required


* Minimum of 5 years of experience in Procurement, Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, or Supply Chain.


* Experience managing supplier negotiations and commercial agreements.


* Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, or plant operations environments.


* Proven track record delivering cost savings and productivity projects.

Preferred


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