Category Buyer - Plastics
Employer · Schneider Electric
Supply and logistics managerFull-timeBudapest
We are seeking a dynamic, motivated and driven individual to join our Plastic Procurement team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing large suppliers, driving productivity, supporting resiliency and building up strong relationships.
Tasks
- Category Management: Own the end-to-end portfolio management as SSL including strategy development, supplier selection, negotiation, and contract implementations
- Supplier Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure performance, innovation, and long-term collaboration.
- Productivity & Cost Optimization: Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality and service levels, such as Negotiations, Change of Supplier, Quality Value Engineering
- Project Leadership: Lead and support complex cross-functional projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business goals.
- Risk Management: Monitor market trends and supply risks, proactively developing mitigation strategies to ensure supply chain resiliency.
- Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyze spend data, market intelligence, and supplier performance to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
- Compliance & Governance: Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies and external regulations.
Conditions & benefits
Life, Accident and Health insurance packages (Medicare White Spring)Cafeteria allowanceHome Office and Utility allowancesYearly bonusWESOP (World Employee Share Ownership Plan)
Requirements
- 6+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain
- Strong negotiation and communication skills
- Ability and experience to manage large negotiation
- Demonstrated leadership potential and ability to manage complex portfolio independently
- Analytical mindset with proficiency in Excel and procurement tools
- Agile, proactive, and results-oriented
- Familiarity with cost breakdown approach
- Knowledge of plastics and injection molding market / process (preferred)
- Willingness to travel occasionally within Europe