Category Buyer

Position:

Category Buyer, Indirect Sourcing Department:

Procurement Reporting to:

Chief Procurement Officer Salary Type :

Exempt Location:

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Position Summary:

The Category Buyer leads the procurement strategy and execution for defined Indirect categories at the business unit or regional level.

Responsibilities include:

Market intelligence and category strategy design Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Market Risk Management (MRM) Cost-Out/Value-In (COVI) initiatives Sustainability integration Contract negotiation and supplier performance management This role partners closely with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver competitive sourcing solutions, secure operations, and support innovation and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Category Strategy & Market Intelligence Set ambitious category vision and objectives in competitiveness, innovation, and sustainability. Understand business needs, brands' strategic priorities, and stakeholder requirements. Build and share global or regional market analyses, incorporating competitor insights and brand priorities. Design and implement category strategies and roadmaps for assigned Indirect categories. Supplier Management & Sourcing Execution Select, validate, and optimize suppliers according to strategy. Lead negotiations, contracts, and supply agreements; ensure implementation and compliance. Launch Requests for Quotation (RFQ) and manage tenders in collaboration with business partners. Manage SRM fundamentals, including safety, legal, quality, and environmental compliance. Foster supplier innovation and ensure business continuity through risk mitigation. Performance, Risk, and Sustainability Management Guarantee category performance through risk management, supplier capacity evaluation, total cost analysis, quality monitoring, and sustainability compliance. Map and identify sustainability stakes and incorporate them into procurement strategy. Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) including cost savings (Cost Out), value creation (Value In), and supplier performance. Support Market Risk Management to analyze and mitigate P&L exposure. Cost Optimization, Budgeting & Financial Impact Identify and lead productivity/improvement projects with cross-functional teams. Participate in annual budgeting process with key stakeholders. Conduct market intelligence, needs analysis, and cost modeling to support financial decisions. Track savings with controlling teams and communicate results to the business. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Internal Stakeholder Alignment Represent procurement internally and externally (industry groups, supplier organizations, etc.). Communicate procurement strategies, supplier recommendations, and best practices to internal partners. Support simplification and continuous improvement of purchasing and procurement processes. Build strong working relationships with Operations, Quality, HR, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, and Transformation teams.

Desired Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field. Master's degree in Purchasing or Supply Chain is an asset. Minimum 5 years of procurement, sourcing, or category management experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment. Strong analytical capability, including cost modeling and financial analysis skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Excellent communication skills across all organizational levels. Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive collaboration. Experience in SRM, risk management, and sustainability-integrated procurement is strongly preferred. Proficient in procurement systems and digital tools. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.