Strategic Buyer with German

Strategic Buyer with German Manage commodities with us as a Strategic Buyer. Make smart deals, cut costs, and shape our future. Apply Now! Our partner provide practical and effective services and software that enable procurement leaders to maximize their impact on business operations, strategy and financial performance. These are just a few of the things our partner does in their quest to build a beautiful company. What you can expect to be responsible for as a Strategic Buyer: Supporting category managers with category strategy plans, sourcing execution, supporting category planning and strategic sourcing tasks Leveraging the network of Category Experts and tools, to deliver insights to any project / client. Establishing negotiation strategies, identifying and developing negotiation levers, validating them with stakeholders and leading negotiations to ensure savings, timely supply and other benefits for purchases, business analytics, savings reporting and tracking, stakeholder interaction as part of the S2C program Discussing with vendors and evaluating their products and capabilities as suppliers; Managing all supplier selection and procurement activities (e.g. RFI, RFP, RFQ, Scorecard and Bid Analysis) Providing support with respect to Supplier Management/ Procurement processes and policies. Demonstrating continuous effort to improve operations, manage SOP’s, decrease turnaround times and streamline work processes. Identifying and communicating with a diverse range of stakeholders, such as suppliers, project sponsors, end-users and other supporting functions such as HR, Legal and Finance. Recruitment & mentorship of junior colleagues. Participation in firm building activities. Fitting experience for the role would be: 3-5 years of expertise in strategic sourcing Proficiency in English and German Knowledge of the principles and practices of large-scale centralized purchasing Strong verbal and written communication skills in order to comfortably engage with all levels of management in client organizations Strong analytical, reporting and presentation skills i.e. regarding creating baselines, performing market tests/analyses, summarizing the key points succinctly by email/in presentation Experience with leading and executing negotiations Ability to manage multiple procurement projects at once and assess new purchase requirements based on spend risk etc. Knowledge of variety of categories would be advantageous (trends, suppliers, industry specifics and terminology, legal frameworks) Advantage: Any business process improvement methodology such as TQM, Six Sigma, APEX etc. Department BPO/SSC Locations Cluj-Napoca Remote status Hybrid About Sales Consulting As a leading provider of Human Resources consulting services in Transylvania, we deliver regional coverage and specialized expertise across four core areas: recruitment and selection, personnel leasing, assessment centers and HR consultancy. With a strong and consistent presence on the Romanian market, we continue to consolidate our position through a strategic commitment to continuous improvement and alignment with evolving business needs. Our success is founded on the professionalism of our services, the multidisciplinary capabilities of our consulting team, and the long-standing partnerships we maintain with clients who rely on our support in navigating complex HR challenges. We collaborate with organizations across a broad range of industries, including IT&C, automotive, outsourcing, pharmaceutical, banking, FMCG and others, building sustainable, long-term relationships that contribute to their organizational growth. Guided by the principles of client orientation, teamwork, flexibility, excellence, dedication, and responsibility, we remain focused on delivering measurable value and consistently high-quality services to our partners. Founded in 1998 Coworkers 130 Turnover 6M