Category Buyer

The Category Buyer is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing contracts for a specific category of goods or services. This position requires a strong understanding of the construction industry and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Experience in the construction/Offshore industry is required.

The primary responsibilities of the Category Buyer include:

• Sourcing and negotiating contracts with suppliers
• Managing the procurement process from start to finish
• Monitoring supplier performance and ensuring compliance with contracts
• Working with other members of the procurement team to develop and implement procurement strategies

Your profile:

• Solid commercial training or solid technical training with appropriate commercial background knowledge Ideally, initial experience in purchasing or a comparable function
• Good basic technical understanding in the context of purchasing activities 
• Good English knowledge Experienced use of common PC programs (e.g. MS Office, SAP)
• Entrepreneurial thinking, sense of responsibility, ability to work in a team, negotiating skills and initiative