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An organization active in the industrial sector is looking for a Category Buyer for a temporary assignment. The role involves developing and executing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and identifying cost-saving opportunities. You will collaborate with various departments to support operational and strategic business objectives.
What you do
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies to secure reliable and competitive suppliers
- Lead supplier selection, negotiations, and contract management activities
- Drive supplier performance, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement programs
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and deliver value creation initiatives
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to support operational and strategic business objectives
- Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management: Identify, qualify, and develop suppliers aligned with quality, cost, delivery, sustainability, and HSE requirements
- Lead supplier selection processes (RFI, RFQ, RFP) and support audits and qualification activities
- Develop sourcing strategies and alternative supply solutions to mitigate risks
- Contract Negotiation & Commercial Management: Lead commercial negotiations and establish supplier agreements
- Secure competitive pricing, service levels, delivery terms, and contractual protections
- Manage contracts throughout their lifecycle, including renewals and and compliance
- Supplier Performance & Continuous Improvement: Monitor supplier performance through KPIs and regular business reviews
- Drive corrective actions, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Foster innovation and long-term supplier partnerships
- Cost Optimization & Business Support: Deliver cost reduction and value creation initiatives through TCO analysis and strategic sourcing
- Support profitability, budget objectives, and working capital optimization
- Partner with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Project teams to support strategic initiatives and business growth
What they ask
- Minimum 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management within an industrial, engineering, manufacturing, energy, or technical environment
- Strong negotiation and supplier management skills, with proven success in contract negotiations, supplier development, and cost optimization initiatives
- Analytical and results-driven mindset, able to conduct TCO analyses, identify savings opportunities, and manage procurement-related risks
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, capable of influencing cross-functional teams and building strong supplier relationships
- Proactive, autonomous, and solution-oriented professional, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and driving continuous improvement initiatives
Practical
- Temporary freelance assignment
- Daily rate of EUR 400 to 500
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