Category Buyer (m/f/d)

We shape the future of work – shape it with us!We are TAKKT – an international, listed company with strong brands such as kaiserkraft, ratioform, BIGDUG, Gerdmans and Runelandhs. As a leading provider in B2B omnichannel commerce, we create powerful and sustainable solutions that make working life easier and better.We are looking for ambitious & motivated people who want to contribute shaping the workplaces of tomorrow.Join TAKKT Group – we are looking for a motivated person to strengthen our team as a Category Buyer to shape new worlds of work!The Category Buyer is responsible for the management and development of one or more category groups across the entire lifecycle. The role ensures long-term supply risk management & compliance, continuity of supply, price rise mitigation, optimal total cost of ownership (TCO) and continuous development of the global supplier & sourcing portfolio.Where You Make An Impact Support the development and implementation of short-, medium- and long-term category sourcing strategies, including single versus multiple sourcing and global versus local sourcingOwn cost, risk and innovation management within the relevant categoryBuild, evaluate and continuously develop a global, competitive and resilient supplier baseCollaborate closely with and support the Global Procurement Manager in the development and implementation of category strategies and related procurement activitiesUndertake complex contract and price negotiationsUse raw material, commodity indexes and supplier performance facts in negotiations to mitigate price risesUndertake fact based supplier performance management through scorecards / KPI’sSet up and manage RFQs, tenders and award processesAnalyze sourcing markets, trends, technologies and geopolitical risksBuilds ESG / sustainability into sourcing criteriaCooperate closely with Product Management and SCM as a direct Business PartnerBecause You MatterCompetitive salary and benefits package.Flexible working hours with a hybrid model require 60% office presence.Modern office location with ergonomic workspaces, and a collaborative atmosphereWhat Makes You Be the Perfect FitUniversity degree in business administration, industrial engineering or comparable qualificationMinimum 5 years of experience in an international buying, procurement environment. Retail buying or manufacturing experience is a distinct advantage.Highly confident personal style and fluent in spend and price dataProven track record in developing and executing procurement and sourcing strategiesUnderstands finance terminology, eg P&L, ROI etcFamiliar with working in matrix structured, collaborative environmentsProven negotiation and contract management skillsStrong experience in should-cost & TCO modelling, supplier evaluation and risk managementSolid project management backgroundBusiness fluent English; additional languages are an advantageConfident user of ERP systems and eSourcing toolsKnowledge of SRM Tool usage an advantageReady To Join Us?Then apply now and become part of the TAKKT family. Together we create impactful, efficient and sustainable solutions designed to improve and simplify our customers’ workplace experience – for our customers, for us, and for YOU – shape new worlds of work!SummaryLocation: Stuttgart, Germany; HUN - Budapest - Neumann János utca 1/aType: Full time