Global Category Buyer -M/PUR83.2 - Deputy Manager
Core
Global Category Buyer responsible for strategic purchasing of Casting, Stamping, and Metal sub-assembly commodities, leading supplier selection, negotiation, and field strategy.
Role type
Senior Category Buyer / Deputy Manager
Builds
Sourced components for Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology
Domain
Automotive and Industrial Manufacturing
Required skills
Strategic purchasing, supplier negotiation, capacity planning, cost benchmarking, market research, supplier performance monitoring, KPI management, data analytics
Preferred skills
Localization strategy, continuous improvement, BOM and drawing interpretation, SAP MM module proficiency
Technologies
SAP (MM Module)
Responsibilities
Conduct market research for benchmarking, lead yearly price negotiations, define and execute supplier and material field strategy, mentor assigned suppliers, monitor supplier performance metrics (quality, delivery, NPD), align with Project Purchasing and Logistics for capacity planning
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with managerial oversight