Category Specialist Budapest

Category Specialist
Budapest
Budapest, Budapest

• Develop and implement category strategies for Technical and Indirect Spend categories.
• Act as Category Subject Matter Expert (SME) and understand stakeholder needs and priorities.
• Lead procurement activities from planning to contract signing.
• Identify and evaluate new suppliers, manage supplier relationships, and handle escalations.
• Participate in investment projects and support CAPEX procurement.
• Managing spend and savings data, focusing on TCO.  
• Handling supply issues and help ensure deliveries meet OTIF targets.
• Initiate and manage cost-saving and efficiency projects.
• Create industry reports and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, SOPs, and GxP regulations.
• Use defined systems and tools (E1, Palette, PowerBI).
• This role may involve travel for meetings, events, supplier visits, and trainings.

• Relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
• Fluency in Hungarian and English (spoken and written).
• 1-3 years of experience in a similar position.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes and supplier management.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and cross-functional role.
• Involvement in strategic procurement activities and projects.
• Professional development and growth within the company.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Participation in industry events, training, and conferences.

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