Senior Indirect Buyer
Core
Manage indirect manufacturing categories (MRO, Facilities, Packaging, CAPEX, Chemicals) across four Mobility EMEA plants, leading sourcing, supplier management, and negotiations to drive cost savings and supply continuity.
Role type
Senior Indirect Buyer / Category Manager
Builds
Regional and global supplier agreements, sourcing strategies, and cost-saving initiatives for manufacturing operations.
Domain
Industrial Manufacturing / Procurement
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, category management, supplier negotiation, contract management, financial acumen (TCO), stakeholder management, risk management, market analysis, reporting.
Preferred skills
Professional procurement certification (CIPS), experience in multi-site/cross-country procurement, proficiency in SAP/Ariba/Power BI.
Technologies
SAP, Ariba, Power BI, Excel
Responsibilities
Develop and execute sourcing strategies for indirect manufacturing categories; Lead sourcing projects, supplier selection, negotiations, and contract management; Drive cost savings, productivity improvements, and inflation mitigation; Manage supplier performance, relationships, risk, and supply continuity; Deploy regional and global supplier agreements; Partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Finance, Quality, EHS, and Supply Chain teams; Analyze market trends and implement sourcing solutions; Track procurement performance and savings through reporting tools.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC