Procurement Category Specialist Facility Man. & On-site Services ERMEA in Slatina

Be part of something bigger! As the world and the way people live is changing, at Bekaert we believe it’s our responsibility to contribute to finding new solutions for the future. Our ambition is to be the leading partner for shaping the way we live and move. And to always do this the Bekaert Way – safe, smart, and sustainable. With a heritage of more than years, we continue to strengthen our core competencies that have made Bekaert a global market and technology leader in material science of steel wire transformation and coating technologies. Today, we also apply our expertise beyond steel to create new solutions with innovative materials and services for markets including new mobility, low-carbon construction, and green energy. As a dynamic and growing company with over 27, employees worldwide, 75 nationalities, a retention rate above 90% and almost € 7 billion in combined revenue in , we're looking for someone like you to join our team! Why join us? Personal Growth – Let us help you unlock your full potential Pioneering – Join us to challenge the impossible Creativity - Discover possibilities beyond steel Purpose – Drive progress for our planet and people Diversity – Together, we create change The role of a category specialist is to manage commercial terms for a specific commodity and ensure suppliers are capable of meeting Bekaert's quality, technology and supply requirements. As a buyer, you will be expected to help manage all aspects of the supplier relationship including contract maintenance, target achievement, commodity strategy development and execution. About the rolePerform a Spend & Demand AnalysisIdentify Cost Drivers for the specific category and material groupInitiate, develop and execute TCO projectsAssist on the Supply Market Analysis, Industry Landscape and competition & benchmarkingDefine and develops the category Sourcing StrategyActivates Tendering & Supplier Selection for global suppliersIdentify potential Suppliers, Conduct RFx, Negotiate Agreements and Select the best Supplier to fit the needs taking in account TCO analysisCreate & Manage Tool Content such catalogs, purchase marketplaces and manage the Buying Channels with suppliersParticipate in the implementation of category strategy by leading or delegating the tendering and negotiation process for critical products or services and by following up the implementation of the contracts About YouExperience on similar position, good understanding of market dynamicity, indexes, trendsStrong written and verbal communication skills with ability to manage internal and external customersProject Management: ability to evaluate, plan, execute and manage multiple category initiativesProblem solving abilitiesA person with customer service focus Will you dare to take the next step? Join us to unlock your full potential AND have a true impact in pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We're looking for individuals who are not afraid to take risks and explore new ideas. If you are passionate about personal growth and bringing your authentic self to work, we want you on our team! At Bekaert, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. To learn more about us and our exciting career opportunities, visit