category buyer - indirect materials & services

Cégleírás / Organisation/Department

Our market-leading partner in the development and production of polymer-based products, which offers innovative system solutions in many areas, is looking for a new colleague to join its team in Biatorbágy. If you are looking for the challenges of an internationally recognized company with a stable background, this is the place for you! 

In this role, you will be a key contributor to our partner’s category strategy, managing the end-to-end sourcing process and driving value through expert contract management and supplier negotiations. As a Category Buyer in operational sourcing (indirect materials & services), you will execute tactical buying activities and manage contracts to deliver on category strategies. You will ensure operational excellence by navigating complex sourcing projects and maintaining high-performance standards across your assigned categories.

Pozíció leírása / Job description

• Responsible for contributing to strategy (support strategy development and drive implementation) for assigned categories.  

• Drive the sourcing process; prepare and execute RfX within defined boundaries, evaluate incoming offers, conduct negotiations with suppliers.  

• Determine optimal negotiation/award alternatives, award goods/services to supplier(s).  

• Manage contracts & supply issues, escalate supplier non-conformance to drive performance.  

• Ensure PVO transparency for assigned categories by correct material group classification.  

• Conduct reporting of results/performance.  

• Execute risk management approach with appropriate actions.

Elvárások / Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in an economic or technical field.  

• Experience: 1 to 4 years of relevant work experience.  

• Languages: High-level proficiency in English AND German.  

• Software: Proficient in MS Office; knowledge of SAP is needed.  

• Expertise: Advanced knowledge of purchasing processes (S2C), sourcing techniques, and contract management.  

• Skills: Strong negotiation skills and the ability to reach agreements through flexibility and compromise.  

• Complexity: Proven ability to solve difficult, vaguely defined problems that require cross-disciplinary consideration.  

Amit kínálunk / Offer

• Competitive Cafeteria benefits package.  
• Provided work equipment: laptop and mobile phone.  
• Flexible work arrangement: 2 days remote work per week.  
• Supportive and transparent organizational culture.  
• Opportunity for international collaboration/work environment.