Plant Buyer

• Develop and maintain strong business relationships with dedicated suppliers within designated geographical areas.
• Coordinate ongoing interactions with suppliers to enhance business relations and facilitate seamless operations.
• Support the development of market analyses to understand industry trends and competitive landscapes.
• Implement comprehensive category strategies to optimize purchasing activities and capitalize on market opportunities.
• Define and establish profitable purchasing strategies for assigned categories ensuring alignment across functions and divisions.
• Deploy effective negotiation tactics to secure advantageous terms and conditions for procurement.
• Continuously monitor supply market dynamics to manage and refine the supplier portfolio.

• Bachelor's degree in business, administration, engineering, or related fields.
• Negotiation and strategy development.
• Proficiency in Office software
• Advanced English
• Assertive communication skills, negotiation, conflict resolution and teamwork.

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