The Senior Buyer / Category Manager is responsible for the strategic global sourcing of a defined material or service category. The role drives the development and implementation of the Category Strategy in close alignment with global and regional stakeholders. The position delivers measurable value to all Business Areas through cost optimization, supplier development, risk mitigation, process improvements, and securing global availability of materials and services
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve the global category strategy, supported by data analytics, market intelligence, and demand forecasting.
- Lead and conduct international negotiations, including supplier selection, contract lifecycle management, TCO evaluations, and compliance documentation
- Manage the global supplier portfolio, including supplier evaluation, development plans, benchmark analyses, and strategic supplier meetings.
- Oversee Source-to-Contract and Purchase-to-Pay processes for purchases above €25,000, ensuring transparency, compliance, and optimized cost structures.
- Support digitization initiatives (e‑sourcing, analytics, procurement tools) to improve efficiency and decision-making.
- Collaborate closely with engineering, plants, quality, SCM, finance, IT, and global purchasing teams across all regions