Buyer in Caransebeş

Job Location: Caransebes Role description: Implementation of the category strategy Carrying out the ordering process and ensuring the availability of goods and services in terms of time, quantity and quality  Selection of suppliers while making the best possible use of economic potential and at the same time complying with the required operational specifications, taking into account the category strategy Carrying out the operational supplier evaluation and the measures derived from it.  Participation in supplier management (e.g. periodic discussions; assessments, audits) Supporting category managers in the development of procurement strategies and strategic supplier evaluations Monitoring and optimization of inventories and participation in inventory planning Creation of delivery schedules depending on the specifications from production, sales and logistics Implementation of the complaints process Maintenance of relevant master data Profile :  Understanding of operational purchasing: A deep understanding of operational purchasing, including the management of purchase orders and supplier relationships. Data analysis and evaluation: The ability to collect, analyze and evaluate data to make better purchasing decisions. Negotiation skills: The ability to successfully negotiate with suppliers. Process optimization: The ability to optimize purchasing processes in order to achieve cost savings and efficiency gains. Market knowledge and industry expertise: A deep understanding of the market and industry, including competitive analysis and trends. Communication and teamwork skills: The ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with different departments and teams. Risk management: The ability to identify and minimize risks in purchasing, including price risks and delivery risks. Project management: The ability to successfully plan, manage and implement projects in purchasing. Core competencies Market and industry expertise Negotiation skills Communication skills Problem-solving skills Teamwork skills Analytical thinking Organizational and planning skills Implementation strength Assertiveness