Category Buyer Job Opportunity
Nortempo Porto is currently looking for a skilled Category Buyer to join our team in the area of Porto.
* About the Role:
This role is responsible for supporting the Category Manager or Senior Category Buyer in managing strategic suppliers. The successful candidate will be expected to monitor suppliers' financial data, load levels, capacity, and investment plans, as well as perform market analysis to support strategic sourcing decisions.
* Main Responsibilities:
- Support the Category Manager or Senior Category Buyer in the management of strategic suppliers.
- Monitor suppliers' financial data, load levels, capacity, and investment plans.
- Perform market analysis to support strategic sourcing decisions.
- Ensure commercial agreements meet project and operational needs, delivering simplification, competitive pricing, and manufacturing slot reservations.
- Incorporate lessons learned into ongoing vendor performance and commercial improvements.
- Deliver Frame Agreements in line with the defined contracting plan and category strategy.
- Support negotiations using benchmarks, detailed cost models, and TCO principles.
- Assist Project and Operations teams in managing supplier risks (e.g. disputes, performance issues, slot allocation).
- Measure contracted savings and track relevant supply chain KPIs.
- Monitor and report performance indicators as required.
- Issue Purchase Orders for key scopes on an ad-hoc basis.
* Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field.
- Previous experience in procurement or supply chain management within the oil and gas industry.
- Commercial Acumen.
- Analytical mindset with proficiency in data analysis and market research.
- Good communication and problem-solving skills.
- Market knowledge for the targeted products
- Knowledge in Total Cost of Ownership methodology
- Understanding of Cost Breakdown models
- Good understanding of the products in your category in liaison with technical stakeholders
* Benefits:
- Attractive salary
- International and friendly working environment
- Flexible schedule
- Hybrid regime (2 day at home per week)
- Contract for 12 months (possibility to extend)
* Note:
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