Category Buyer (all genders)
Category Buyer (all genders)
- Art der Beschäftigung: Vollzeit
- 68.000 € – 85.000 € (von XING geschätzt)
- Vor Ort
- Zu den Ersten gehören
Category Buyer (all genders)
Über diesen Job
Your Tasks
- Define and implement local category and sourcing strategies, ensuring competitive alignment with market trends.
- Manage end-to-end procurement processes: tendering, supplier selection, negotiations, contracting, and performance monitoring.
- Ensure savings through strategic long-term and operative ad-hoc tenders.
- Elevate business partnering with internal stakeholders.
- Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to drive innovation and deliver category solutions as well as a cost-conscious culture.
- Monitor spend and vendor data to achieve clean KPIs and performance targets.
- Compliance champion: ensure adherence to corporate, legal, ESG, financial, and procurement policies.
- Lead or participate in initiatives for standardisation, efficiency, and automation.
Your Profile
- Bachelor’s degree or higher education.
- Relevant work experience.
- Strong project and time management skills.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- English and German language skills.
- Growth and winning mindset.
- Team player with strong collaboration willingness.
- Proactive, can-do attitude.
- Analytical and data-driven decision-making abilities.
- Digital native: proficiency in MS Office, SAP and confidence with AI usage (SRM, CLM, e-sourcing tools, and P2P processes are a bonus)
Additional information
If you have any questions, please contact our recruiter Fabian Kutzner every Tuesday between 4pm and 5pm via the telephone number +49 40 4909 4134.
About Beiersdorf
At Beiersdorf, we want to help people feel good about their skin – and our commitment goes far beyond caring for skin. For 140 years, we have developed innovative skin and body care products for well-known brands such as NIVEA, Eucerin, La Prairie, Hansaplast, and Labello. We act according to our purpose, WE CARE BEYOND SKIN, and take responsibility for our consumers, our employees, the environment and society.
Behind every brand, every product and every accomplishment are our more than 20,000 employees. It is for them that we live an inclusive culture of respect and trust that is strongly aligned with our values – CARE, COURAGE, SIMPLICITY and TRUST. We also embrace diversity by valuing the uniqueness of each individual and being committed to equal opportunities for all.
Working at Beiersdorf has been an amazing experience. I get to collaborate with talented colleagues from around the world in a vibrant and supportive environment, shaping exciting projects and fostering strong partnerships. The company’s focus on teamwork and care makes the job rewarding, and Beiersdorf truly lives by its motto, '’Care Beyond Skin.’' If you're looking for a place where you can grow personally and professionally, this is it.