Category Buyer (1 year contract) Porto

Category Buyer (1 year contract)
Porto
Porto, Porto, Portugal

Nortempo Porto is currently looking for a Category Buyer (M/F) for a client in the area of Porto.

RESPONSIBILITIES & MAIN TASKS

• 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
  - hoc basis.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field.

EXPERIENCE

• 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
  - 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

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Commercial
• Analytics and reporting
• Business Acumen
• Third parties relation management
• Strategic Sourcing and Vendor Management
• Contract Management
• Negotiation
• Product Costing
• Risk Management

OFFER

• Attractive salary
• International and friendly working environment
• Flexible schedule
• Hybrid regime (2 day at home per week)
• Contract for 12 months (possibility to extend)

GESERFOR GESTÃO DE RH E EMPRESA DE TRABALHO TEMPORÁRIO, S. A. (nº Alvará 66 de 31/10/1991) e PROSER PRESTAÇÃO DE SERVIÇOS NA PROMOÇÃO, REPOSIÇÃO E APLICAÇÃO DE PRODUCTOS, S. A.