Global Category Buyer

Duties/Responsibilities/Activities:

Category & Strategic Procurement:

• Lead one of the Global Direct category portfolio.
• Manage an overall spend, delivering cost optimization and value creation.
• Develop and execute category strategies aligned with global and regional business priorities.
• Drive supplier relationship management, contracts, and negotiations to achieve TCO benefits.

Purchasing Operations:

• Ensure implementation of procurement policies, strategies, and best practices across categories.
• Oversee procurement planning, purchase order management, and ensure compliance with company systems (e.g., SAP).
• Monitor global commodity markets and proactively mitigate risks from price volatility, currency fluctuations, and supply disruptions.

Supplier & Inventory Management:

• Maintain and strengthen supplier base through qualification, performance monitoring, and development initiatives.
• Ensure OTIF delivery and inventory optimization to balance working capital and supply continuity.
• Implement supplier rating systems and drive vendor development for consistent performance.

Stakeholder Management:

• Collaborate closely with Manufacturing Plants, Finance, R&D, and Global Procurement teams to deliver business objectives.
• Align supplier commitments with internal stakeholders expectations to enable business continuity and value generation.

Workplace Safety:

• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, participate in training, and report safety concerns promptly.

IMS Compliance:

• Adhere to IMS standards, maintain documentation, and support audits and corrective actions.

ESG Commitment:

• Contribute to ESG initiatives, ensure environmental compliance, and promote resource efficiency.