Category Buyer II
Core
Lead sourcing and procurement activities for engine components, developing category strategies to achieve cost, quality, delivery, and supply continuity objectives.
Role type
Category Buyer II (Strategic Sourcing)
Builds
Engine components supply chain
Domain
Manufacturing / Heavy Equipment
Required skills
Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Relationship Management, Negotiation, Contract Management, Cost Analysis, Supply Chain Risk Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Project Management, Data Analysis, Supplier Development
Preferred skills
Cost modeling, VA/VE, APQP, PPAP, Supplier quality management
Technologies
SAP
Responsibilities
Lead sourcing and procurement activities for engine components; Develop and execute category strategies; Manage supplier relationships and drive performance improvements; Lead commercial negotiations and contract management; Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Logistics teams; Monitor market trends and supply chain risks; Resolve supplier-related quality, delivery, and capacity issues.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC