Strategic Buyer
Employer · Gedeon Richter
Supply and logistics managerFlexibleFull-timeBudapest
A Richter Gedeon Stratégiai beszerző munkatársat keres. End-to-end procurement support for IT categories and close collaboration with Category Managers.
Tasks
- End-to-end procurement support for all IT categories (IT equipment and IT services)
- Close collaboration with the Category Managers in line with the category strategy
- Continuous communication with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and business requirements; stakeholder management
- Supporting the preparation of category strategies: conducting up-to-date market research, cost analyses, benchmarks, and TCO calculations
- Managing strategic procurement processes E2E
- Running RFx processes: requesting quotations, tendering, commercial evaluation of offers, leading commercial negotiations, contracting, and project follow-up
- Monitoring supplier performance
- Identifying and implementing cost‑optimization opportunities; providing TCO‑based decision support
- Participating in process improvement initiatives: supporting efficiency gains, automation, and standardization
- Preparing regular and ad hoc reports for Category Managers and management
- Creating analyses and business decision‑support materials (savings, performance, cost trends)
Conditions & benefits
Competitive CompensationIn addition to your base salary, enjoy a generous benefits package including cafeteria allowance, pension fund contribution, life and accident insurance, and employee stock options.Health & Well-beingWe support your well-being with comprehensive healthcare programs, access to in-house medical services, and private health insurance.Work-Life BalanceEnjoy flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home two days a week.Family SupportTake advantage of company-run holiday resorts, free sports facilities (including pool, gym, and courts), school-start support, and an in-house kindergarten.Continuous LearningAdvance your skills with ongoing professional development and training programs.
Requirements
- University degree in economics or engineering
- 3--5 years of experience in indirect strategic procurement; especially IT category experience is an advantage
- Strong negotiation and analytical skills, excellent communication abilities
- Solid stakeholder‑management skills, IT market awareness, and business‑oriented mindset
- Proficient English skills required for negotiations with international partners
- Proactive, solution‑focused attitude and adaptability to a changing market environment
- Confident use of Excel and SAP (Ariba knowledge is an advantage)