Category Buyer
Core
End-to-end procurement for assigned categories, balancing cost, quality, supply, and inventory performance in a global food manufacturing environment.
Role type
Category Buyer (Procurement)
Builds
Procurement strategies and supplier portfolios for food manufacturing affiliates
Domain
Food & Beverage / Agricultural raw materials
Required skills
Category management, supplier relationship management, cost control, market trend analysis, project coordination, negotiation, data analysis
Preferred skills
Food technology know-how, experience with processed agricultural raw materials, SAP proficiency
Technologies
SAP, Excel
Responsibilities
Develop and implement category sourcing strategies, manage supplier performance and pricing, monitor market trends and cost drivers, lead procurement projects, drive cost savings through tenders and negotiations, ensure compliance with food safety guidelines
Seniority
Mid-level (3-5 years experience)