Category Buyer (c-parts - Maternity Cover)

KION

Kraków, Poland
Hybrid
C-part components purchasing
Kanban process management
Supplier base management
KION is seeking a Category Buyer for C-Part components, responsible for procurement activities across two European locations. The role involves managing supplier relationships, conducting market analyses, and ensuring the optimization of the KANBAN process. The position offers hybrid working arrangements and various benefits, including professional development opportunities

Job Summary

  • Process market analyses, fix supplier decisions, and place purchase orders for C-Part components.
  • Lead negotiations with suppliers, manage and develop the supply base to achieve targets in delivery, quality, cost, and innovation.
  • Optimize the KANBAN process and support regional and global Procurement initiatives.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

KION is seeking a Category Buyer for C-Part components, responsible for procurement activities across two European locations. The role involves managing supplier relationships, conducting market analyses, and ensuring the optimization of the KANBAN process. The position offers hybrid working arrangements and various benefits, including professional development opportunities.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • C-Part components purchasing
  • KANBAN process management
  • Supplier base management
  • Negotiate price with suppliers
  • Manage supply chain crises

Nice-to-have

  • Strategic supplier relationships
  • Commodity strategy development
  • Cross-functional team collaboration
  • Continuous process improvement

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree or comparable education
  • Experience as Commodity Buyer
  • Understanding of manufacturing processes
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Flexibility to travel within Europe
  • Good English is mandatory

Work Rights

Not specified

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