Category Buyer (m/w/d)
Core
Strategic procurement of production materials and trading goods, managing supplier relationships and market trends to ensure cost, quality, and on-time delivery for the Vaillant Group.
Role type
Senior Category Buyer (Strategic Sourcing)
Builds
Production materials and trading goods supply chain
Domain
Manufacturing / HVAC / Energy Efficiency
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, market analysis, project management, risk management, technical knowledge (plastics preferred), SAP proficiency
Preferred skills
Supplier management expertise, material group strategy experience
Responsibilities
Analyze national and international procurement markets to identify trends and potentials; accompany new products and projects from development to market launch; organize supplier kick-offs and support product launches; manage supplier risks and ensure supply chain stability; negotiate contracts and optimize procurement levers; initiate quality measures and maintain process efficiency.