Local Strategic Category Buyer (Manisa)

Manpower

We are looking for a "Local Strategic Category Buyer" for our global customer operating in the world’s leading supplier of automation technology and technical education.

• Local responsibility for defined suppliers in defined Category; collaboration on and implementation of the measures out of the global category strategy as well as a sustainable optimisation of the supply base with regards to cost, quality & delivery performance; coordination and alignment of local purchasing activities within the Category,
• Responsible for a sustainable cost reduction of the supply base, including cost/product optimisations and additional value add creations 
• Direct purchasing responsibility for assigned part numbers in Turkey,
• Driving localisation projects, based on Category Strategy and support new sourcing projects in accordance with the Category strategy, which also includes the RFQ process, management of the tool transfers/tool orders, participation in technical discussions, managing the sampling process, etc. ,
•  Identifying, managing and developing new suppliers within Turkey,
• Ensuring sustainability and future orientation of the decisions made within the area of responsibility, taking into account the responsibility for cost, quality & delivery,
•  Preparation and execution of price & contract negotiations.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Education: completed studies in mechanical / electrical/ metallurgical / industrial engineering,
• At least 3 years of professional experience in purchasing within a global environment, ideally in the area of mechanical technologies, with experience in different manufacturing processes and surface treatments,
• Knowledge of global procurement markets,
• Knowledge of contract law,
• Experience in the management and control of cross-functional projects,
• Working experience in international teams,
• Very good communication skills, fluent in English language (further foreign languages are an advantage, especially German),
• Team-player, open minded & proactive as well as prospective and consistent,
• Negotiation and problem-solving skills,
• Good analytical skills,
• Experience and knowledge in ERP systems, preferably SAP as well as in MS Office, in SAP Ariba preferably,
• Willingness to travel.