Global Category Buyer

Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments. **Some of your Benefits**: **Personal Development**: **Personal Development**: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.**International Opportunities**: **International Opportunities**: Grow in your career through international exchange and global job opportunities.**Sustainability & Social Commitment**: **Sustainability & Social Commitment**: We support social and sustainable projects and encourage employee involvement.**Corporate Events**: **Corporate Events**: We celebrate success as a team, because only together can we achieve our goals.**Diversity & Inclusion**: **Diversity & Inclusion**: We focus on providing an inclusive environment and recognize our diversity contributes to our success.- Bensheim Hybrid Work SurTec International GmbH You support our team as **Global Category Buyer (f/m/d)**: **Responsibilities**: - Support in the design and implementation of global category management for raw materials within the SurTec Group - Collaboration in developing a concept for defining KPIs for selected global categories - Training and coaching of local buyers at SurTec - Responsibility for managing specific global categories to achieve cost savings and secure the supply chain - Conducting market analyses and sourcing new raw materials - Support for the continuous improvement of existing global procurement processes **Qualifications**: - Completed studies in (International) Business Administration, Economics, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field - At least 3-5 years of professional experience in procurement, with experience in global category management and matrix organizations, preferably in an international context - Team-oriented and able to motivate others - Excellent communication and negotiation skills, including in an intercultural setting - Independent working style - Solution - and process-oriented thinking - Proficient in MS Office and experienced with SAP (MM module) - Very good German and English skills (fluent in spoken and written) The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. **Additional Information**: - Sandra Ferreira +498978769526