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Category Buyer (m/f/d)

takkt62 open roles

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Stuttgart Germany
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12.3% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. takkt postings stay open a median of 15 days.

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  2. 4.5%3 days
  3. 12.3%7 days
  4. 19.7%14 days
  5. 35.6%30 days
  6. 58.0%60 days
This job: posted 6 days ago

takkt median: 15 days open

The posting

We shape the future of work – shape it with us!

We are TAKKT – an international, listed company with strong brands such as kaiserkraft, ratioform, BIGDUG, Gerdmans and Runelandhs. As a leading provider in B2B omnichannel commerce, we create powerful and sustainable solutions that make working life easier and better.

We are looking for ambitious & motivated people who want to contribute shaping the workplaces of tomorrow.

Join TAKKT Group – we are looking for a motivated person to strengthen our team as a Category Buyer to shape new worlds of work!

The Category Buyer is responsible for the management and development of one or more category groups across the entire lifecycle. The role ensures long-term supply risk management & compliance, continuity of supply, price rise mitigation, optimal total cost of ownership (TCO) and continuous development of the global supplier & sourcing portfolio.

Where You Make An Impact

  • Support the development and implementation of short-, medium- and long-term category sourcing strategies, including single versus multiple sourcing and global versus local sourcing
  • Own cost, risk and innovation management within the relevant category
  • Build, evaluate and continuously develop a global, competitive and resilient supplier base
  • Collaborate closely with and support the Global Procurement Manager in the development and implementation of category strategies and related procurement activities
  • Undertake complex contract and price negotiations
  • Use raw material, commodity indexes and supplier performance facts in negotiations to mitigate price rises
  • Undertake fact based supplier performance management through scorecards / KPI’s
  • Set up and manage RFQs, tenders and award processes
  • Analyze sourcing markets, trends, technologies and geopolitical risks
  • Builds ESG / sustainability into sourcing criteria
  • Cooperate closely with Product Management and SCM as a direct Business Partner

Because You Matter

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Flexible working hours with a hybrid model require 60% office presence.
  • Modern office location with ergonomic workspaces, and a collaborative atmosphere

What Makes You Be the Perfect Fit

  • University degree in business administration, industrial engineering or comparable qualification
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in an international buying, procurement environment. Retail buying or manufacturing experience is a distinct advantage.
  • Highly confident personal style and fluent in spend and price data
  • Proven track record in developing and executing procurement and sourcing strategies
  • Understands finance terminology, eg P&L, ROI etc
  • Familiar with working in matrix structured, collaborative environments
  • Proven negotiation and contract management skills
  • Strong experience in should-cost & TCO modelling, supplier evaluation and risk management
  • Solid project management background
  • Business fluent English; additional languages are an advantage
  • Confident user of ERP systems and eSourcing tools
  • Knowledge of SRM Tool usage an advantage

Ready To Join Us? Then apply now and become part of the TAKKT family. Together we create impactful, efficient and sustainable solutions designed to improve and simplify our customers’ workplace experience – for our customers, for us, and for YOU – shape new worlds of work!

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