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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in category management and supplier negotiations, with a strong focus on cost optimization and compliance with sustainability standards. Proven ability to analyze market trends and collaborate effectively in a multicultural environment.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Category ManagementSupplier NegotiationsCost OptimizationMake-Or-Buy AnalysisSAP Proficiency
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
PurchasingSupplier BenchmarkingStrategic SourcingAnalytical CapabilitiesContract Negotiation
Soft Skills
Proactive MindsetResults-DrivenOwnershipAccountabilityCollaboration
Tools & Technologies
MS OfficeERP SystemsSAP
Industry Keywords
Automotive SectorIndustrial SectorSustainability StandardsComplianceCross-Functional Collaboration
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Take full ownership of assigned purchasing categories within the EMEA Aftermarket region
- Develop and execute category strategies aligned with regional and global sourcing objectives
- Identify, negotiate, implement, and realize cost-saving opportunities across the supplier base
- Conduct make-or-buy analyses and perform supplier benchmarking
- Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships to achieve cost, quality, delivery, and sustainability targets
- Monitor supplier performance and drive corrective and recovery actions
- Ensure continuous improvement
- Analyze market trends, risks, and opportunities relevant to assigned categories
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Ensure compliance with internal policies, legal requirements, and sustainability standards
Requirements
What you’ll need- 3-5 years of experience in purchasing, preferably in the automotive or industrial sector
- Proven experience in supplier negotiations, cost optimization, and category management
- Exposure to make-or-buy analysis, supplier benchmarking, and strategic sourcing practices
- Strong analytical capabilities and solid negotiation skills
- Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems; SAP preferred
- Fluency in English; additional EMEA languages are an advantage
- Proactive, results-driven mindset with strong ownership and accountability
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
- Ability to manage complexity and collaborate effectively in a multicultural environment
Benefits
Comp & perks- Attractive salary package including co-financed private medical care
- Multisport
- Medicover Sport
- Opportunity to join group insurance
- Free personal, legal and financial advisory service through the Employee Assistance Program
- Relocation bonus for candidates based more than 100 km from Psary
- Online foreign language courses
- Referral bonus program
- Flexible work schedule
- Possible working from home solution (home office)
- Personal and career development opportunities
- Collaborative environment
- Opportunity to work for a well-known automotive brand with a stable market position