Category Buyer

Neways Electronics International NVRiesa

Stellenbeschreibung:

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 and German 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