Global Category Lead Buyer â Transportation/Warehousing
Global Category Lead Buyer â Transportation/Warehousing
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07-06-2025
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Job Description
Process Role Description:
- Design and execute sourcing strategies within the category to optimize cost to avoid cost increase optimize lead times working capital payment terms and spend transparency.
- Collect and analyze spend data to identify cost-saving opportunities provide insights and support decision-making.
- Initiating and executing a transparent tendering process including sourcing for potential long list supplier
- Manage preparation and maintenance of Request for Information Request for Quotes and Request for Proposals through delivery and project completion.
- Performing supplier evaluation analysis and qualification process
- Monitor contract timelines drive supplier negotiations and ensure the implementation of centrally determined policies and framework agreements within assigned categories.
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to deliver high-quality services and products.
- Ensure service level agreements are met and maintained.
- Negotiate supplier contracts and along with spot purchases and agreements as relevant.
- Establish and maintain proactive communication with internal stakeholders to identify cost saving opportunities.
- Establish and maintain proactive communication with relevant buyers for other categories to align category strategies and to ensure knowledge sharing. Proactively resolve issues relating to risk schedule total cost of ownership (TCO)
- Ensure compliance with respective company policies SOP Procurement as well as METRO Compliance Policies and support (educate) others on procurement policies and procedures.
- Support the vision and mission of the company and its procurement department
- Development of an efficient and powerful European supplier portfolio.
- Maintenance of a selected tool for conditions and contracts (SAP MDMS) and ensuring access from the entities
Qualifications :
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree with concentration in procurement supply chain engineering business administration and/or related fields or analogue basic education with further training/education with corresponding level of knowledge
- English skills at business level (written and spoken) is a must any additional language is an advantage (Spanish French Italian Slavic Languages Turkish).
- Min 2-3 years of experience in sourcing/buying of indirect categories or related
- In-depth knowledge of own category and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of elements and context of other categories.
- Deep market- and industry- knowledge also beyond own subject area.
- Professional in handling of MS-Office-applications very quick comprehension of other IT programs
- Readiness to travel for business purposes
- Excellent understanding of tender process and various tendering methods
Additional Information :
We provide:
- Stable employment in an international corporation that is constantly growing
- Opportunity to contribute to global projects that have a real impact across the entire organization
- Work in a diverse multicultural and engaged team
- The chance to expand your knowledge and gain experience in various areas
- Private medical care and group insurance also available for family members
- Cash benefits as part of the Social Benefits Fund e.g. a Christmas allowance
- Co-financed sports card
- Team and company integration events after hours
- Hybrid work opportunities
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
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