Job Description
Overview
The Category Buyer is responsible for managing the sourcing and procurement of single or multiple sub‑categories within a broader category. This role ensures supplier strategy alignment, cost optimization, contract negotiation, and risk management while supporting the overall category strategy led by the Global Category Manager Procurement and Regional Category Manager Procurement.
Responsibilities
- Accountable for savings target execution for Operations and Facilities categories in Finland.
- Identify, qualify, and manage supplier relationships, including performance evaluations and contract negotiations.
- Lead negotiations to secure favorable terms, pricing, and conditions.
- Drive initiatives for cost reduction and process improvements.
- Responsible for RFx preparation, execution, and analysis; develop, and/or assist Regional and Global Category Managers to execute long‑term strategy deployment, suppli...