Category Purchasing Specialist

Webasto is looking for:

Category Purchasing Specialist

Responsabilities:

• Implementing strategies for negotiating category purchase agreements based on in-depth

knowledge of foreign and domestic markets for optimum pricing and terms

• Purchasing categories in accordance with approved buying programs, using trade judgment in

implementation and/or the established procurement policy

• Ensuring the availability of materials in the supply chain as scheduled and maintaining the

inventory at minimum acceptable levels

• Monitors inventory requests, production schedules and purchase requisitions to coordinate

purchasing activities for current/anticipated demand of materials and services

• Identifies and selects suppliers that meet the organization’s standards of price, quality and

delivery

• Handles relevant purchasing processes (within defined category/program/etc.) in a less

complex, mainly moderate/regional environment

• Develops, coordinates and implements the purchasing strategy within a less complex,

moderate/regional category/program

• Sets-up and develops a strategic supplier base within the defined category/program
• Coordinates and executes sourcing processes for category/program (supplier selection, RFQ,

negotiation, source decision matrix, sourcing committee)

• Conducts contract negotiations with suppliers with rather moderate business volume
• Reviews consistently, supports quality and competitiveness of suppliers and develops corrective

actions if needed

• Coordinates and executes sourcing processes for category (support and steer supplier selection;

negotiation; sourcing committee)

Competencies:

• Strong communication and networking skills
• University dregree, technical studies
• Analytical, interdisciplinary and entrepreneurial thinking and acting
• Reliable and well structured way of working
• Digital affinity
• First negotiation experience
• Basic understanding of the requirements of the IATF16949

A Plus in benefits

With us, you can receive a package of numerous benefits—including flexible working hours, meal tickets, medical insurance for you and your family, development programs, foreign language courses, Christmas and Easter bonuses.