Category Purchaser
Core
Design and implement global category strategies, lead complex sourcing projects, and execute cost-reduction initiatives for the automotive industry.
Role type
Senior Category Purchaser / Strategic Procurement Lead
Builds
Global category strategies, supplier contracts, and cost-reduction programs
Domain
Automotive industry, Strategic Procurement
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, contract execution, supplier scouting, cost-reduction, market benchmarking, ERP systems, MS Office, English (fluent), German (fluent)
Preferred skills
Automotive industry experience, complex corporate environment experience, data-driven mindset, presentation skills for TOP management
Technologies
ERP systems, MS Office
Responsibilities
Design and implement global category strategies, lead complex sourcing projects from selection to contract execution, conduct annual price negotiations, identify new market players, drive supplier development programs, execute cost-reduction initiatives, act as escalation point for supplier issues
Seniority
Senior, 15-18 years experience
