Category Buyer
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Location
Vienna
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Sector:
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Job type:
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Salary:
€55000 - €65000 per annum + pension, great benefits (negotiable)
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Contact:
Shavkat Sadinov
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Contact email:
shavkat.sadinov@1st-executive.com
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Job ref:
J688819_1693823027
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Published:
20 days ago
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Expiry date:
2023-10-04
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Startdate:
ASAP
Manufacturing company based in Austria who develop innovative products are looking for a category buyer who will play an important role in their procurement department. The company is going through a transformation and it's exciting times to be part of it.
The successful candidate will be responsible for €50 million spend across raw materials and powertrain components.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for €50 million spend for direct commodities
- Strategically collaborate with the cross-functional teams to influence and create unique purchasing methods
- Work directly with R&D to create unique and innovative products
- Play an important part in the global transformation and delivering global projects
- Reporting directly to Head of Purchasing
- 20% travel
Skills Experience Required
- Relevant degree, mechanical engineering or MBA is preferred
- Have minimum of 3-5 years relevant purchasing experience, in fast-paced organizations with exposure to innovative and new approaches to procurement
- Successful track record in purchasing and negotiations with suppliers globally
- Experience with purchasing indirect materials such
- Fluent in English
The key benefits of the role include:
- Travel opportunities worldwide
- Mentoring and personal development opportunities and an international team of experts
- Market-leading salary, benefits
- Company retirement plan
