Strategic Buyer Manufacturing

Job description

Responsibilities / Tasks In this role you will play a key role in shaping and executing the category strategy within an international, highly technical industrial environment. Working closely with Procurement, R&D, Engineering, and Operations, you will help secure a competitive, innovative, and reliable supply base for the business. What will you do: - Partner with Category Managers and Project Procurement Managers to implement the category strategy and align it with business needs. - Adapt and manage catalogues and framework agreements at divisional/regional level, ensuring compliance with internal guidelines. - Lead complex negotiations, manage RFQs, define awarding decisions, and oversee supplier follow-up. - Select and develop suppliers in line with strategy, identifying new market opportunities and strengthening the supplier base. - Address and resolve supplier-related issues, including quality, delivery, and service performance. - Support the scouting of new technologies and materials in collaboration with Technical Offices, R&D, and Production. - Monitor supplier performance and communicate results, driving continuous improvement. - Promote digitalization, automation, and en...