What are the responsibilities and job description for the Category Purchaser position at Trelleborg?
The Category Purchaser will lead, develop, and execute sourcing strategy for the respective product category. The incumbent will work directly with our sales team as well as our suppliers.
Tasks and Responsibilities
Lead, develop, and execute sourcing strategy for the respective product category.
Support sourcing strategy at Group Supplier in line with company policy (Make and Buy).
Ensure single point of contact with suppliers for commercial, strategic and critical escalations issues.
Manage all RFQs from inquiry to final price offer and sourcing decisions.
Analyze supplier costs and review sourcing decisions with key stakeholders where needed.
Manage and approve prices for both Group and 3rd Party Suppliers.
Manage suppliers’ contracts (T&C, Specific agreements).
Steer “supplier panel” with vendor rationalization and development plans according to global purchasing strategy.
Identify, select, and develop suppliers according to business needs and risk management purposes where needed.
Monitor suppliers’ risks based on dependency exposure, financial status, and market positioning.
Monitor suppliers’ performance and risk indicators for rating and sourcing purposes.
Education and Experience
Bachelors degree in business administration, supply chain, engineering or related discipline required
Minimum 1-3 years supply chain or manufacturing experience
Minimum 1-3 years experience in a purchasing capacity or other strategic supply chain related field
Execution of large projects with data analysis strongly preferred
Minimum 1-3 years of conducting data analysis using excel and other Microsoft office products
Working knowledge of data analytics tools such as Power BI, Microsoft Access, and/or Qlik Sense
CPSM/APICS certification is preferred
Experience with Trelleborg product a plus
Competencies
Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify concepts and educate a variety of audiences
Ability to analyze and present complex data
Must possess strong problem-solving skills
Ability to read and interpret drawings and technical specifications
Experience or knowledge in the elastomer or plastic industry is an advantage
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