category buyer - indirect materials & services

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.

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 nyújtunk / Benefits

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.