Category Buyer Role
The Category Buyer is a crucial member of the procurement team responsible for overseeing the acquisition and management of goods or services within a specific category.
This role ensures alignment with supplier strategies, optimizes costs, negotiates contracts, and mitigates risks to support the overall category strategy led by the Global Category Manager.
The Category Buyer plays a vital role in selecting suppliers, conducting market analysis, negotiating prices, and ensuring supplier performance meets business requirements.
* Sourcing Strategy Execution: Develop and implement sub-category sourcing strategies aligned with overall category objectives;
* Supplier Management & Performance Monitoring: Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on competitive pricing, quality, and service standards;
* Cost Reduction Initiatives: Lead efforts to reduce costs within assigned sub-categories;
* Contract & Compliance Management: Support drafting, negotiation, and execution of supplier agreements;
* Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with stakeholders across Engineering, Operations, R&D, and Finance to align procurement strategies with business goals.
This role requires strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills to drive successful procurement outcomes. If you are a strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving abilities, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.