Category Analyst (m/f/d)

As our Category Analyst (m/f/d), you will be working in a seasoned level procurement/purchasing professional role and have the key responsibility to analyze market outlooks and determine when and what to buy when contracting with vendors, ordering supplies, or making a big investment in a product, or technology, etc.

This role participates in the development and implementation of short-term strategies to procure / purchase commodities across all categories.

What you will do

• Serve as the liaison between the business and suppliers and prepare recommendations on various cost savings programs and identify new suppliers
• Sourcing and vetting suppliers, negotiating contracts and presenting deals to decision makers
• Reviewing and processing requisitions to ensure timely order submission and negotiating costs, delivery schedules and contract terms
• Analyzing documented comparative costs submitted by suppliers in the RFP process
• Responsible for documenting the costs for all assigned vendors, as well as generating monthly cost reports to present to stakeholders
• Recommend sourcing strategies to leadership and monitor, pursue and execute tactical and strategic initiatives as assigned
• Administer trends and market conditions and maintain efficient flow of information for all materials
• Support implementation and roll- out of Procurement strategies
• Support Supplier management team in Supplier qualification and supplier evaluation process.
• Provide advice and guidance to key stakeholders on procedures and process connected with Procurement.
• Put in place, administer and promote e-catalogues

What we are looking for

• An associate or bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study
• Relevant certifications, e.g., CSCP, CPIM, CIPS, Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business or related
• Seasoned experience working in the field and related procurement / purchasing operational experience
• Experience conducting cost-benefit analysis
• Seasoned experience in using procurement modules for managing purchase orders, supplier information, and contract management
• Seasoned experience in evaluating the vendors that work with a company based on the vendors price, quality, and availability
• Specialist at the cost-benefit analysis process
• Solid knowledge of the relevant quality standards related to products and services
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)
• Some travel as required
• Language- Dutch and Spanish desirable

What we offer you

• An agile company culture with short decision-making paths and plenty of opportunities to show personal initiative
• Flexible working time models and mobile working (depending on your role)
• Allowance for the use of public transport and job bikes
• Allowance for the use of health and wellness
• Individual training and development opportunities
• Numerous other additional benefits such as birthday vouchers, employee advisory program, employee referral scheme, lunch allowance, company events, etc.

Note: Please submit your application in English.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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