Category Buyer

Introduction & Summary: The role of Category Buyer Mechanics encompasses crucial responsibilities in implementing the category strategy while optimizing costs and supplier relationships within mechanical components and sub-assemblies. The ideal candidate must possess a strong technical background in mechanics coupled with significant experience in procurement, negotiation, and stakeholder management. Main

Responsibilities:
• Ensure the implementation of the group category strategy in the organization.
• Participate in product definition and cost reduction projects to optimize the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
• Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders including quality, engineering, and logistics.
• Maintain and develop market knowledge, monitoring the supplier base involved in mechanical components.
• Source new suppliers to support segment strategy and offset requirements, focusing on international markets.
• Maximize needs to enhance negotiation leverage and optimize savings.
• Manage contract negotiations, both dedicated and frame agreements.
• Issue orders for both codified and non-codified items.
• Rationalize the supplier panel for the mechanical category.
• Ensure timely delivery, optimal cost, and quality from suppliers while managing relationships.
• Challenge the needs and follow up on contract execution until final payment. Key

Requirements:
• Bachelor's in Purchasing and Procurement or similar, or a Master’s degree with 5 to 10 years of experience.
• Strong technical knowledge in mechanics—machining, sheet metal, forging, casting, etc.
• Analytical and results-oriented approach.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to develop relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.
• Customer-oriented with negotiation skills to enhance company competitiveness.
• Rigorous, organized, pragmatic, and autonomous in decision-making.
• Excellent understanding of procurement processes.
• Fluency in English and French, both oral and written.
• Experience with ERP systems; familiarity with Oracle is a plus.
• Good understanding of legal topics relevant to contractual negotiations.
• Ethical conduct and compliance with laws and regulations.
• Continuous improvement mindset, flexibility, and ability to work under pressure.
• Eagerness to travel to other facilities and visit suppliers. Other Details: This position may require travel to various facilities and suppliers, incorporating a dynamic approach to the procurement of mechanical components. Candidates should be prepared for an engaging work environment that emphasizes collaboration and results-driven outcomes.