Responsible for managing sub-categories and suppliers which entails conducting sourcing activities, running Rfx’s and managing suppliers for Indirect IT Categories (enterprise and business apps, SaaS/IaaS, network infrastructure, hardware and IT professional services)

We offer:

- Support the development and implementation of the category strategy and align the supplier portfolio together with the Category Lead.

- Conduct market analyses and Rfx’s in line with business requirements as identified with the stakeholder.

- Conduct negotiations with suppliers in terms of delivery, quality and price. Manage and develop the supply base, to achieve our targets in delivery, quality, cost and innovation.

- Maintain and develop relationships with strategic suppliers including contract management (NDA’s, Long Term- / Supply Contracts etc).

- Monitor and manage influences on performance and achievements on the Procurement’s KPIs, in line with local requirements and rules.

- Support in regional and integral Indirect Procurement initiatives.





Tasks and Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s Degree ideally in IT, Supply Chain Management, or Business;

- Preferred 5 years of experience at a minimum in IT Procurement.

- Indirect category management experience - strong understanding of IT and software business and procurement concepts, including software licensing, cloud architecture, IT labor SOWs, and software-as-a-service

- Contract management skills; including a working understanding of contractual terms and conditions and risk mitigation

- Knowledge and strong utilization of Microsoft applications such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

- Ability to communicate and collaborate with peers and management

- Must be willing to travel to suppliers and/or other Dematic locations as needed up to 10%.

- Demonstrated values of collaboration, integrity, courage and excellence is required.

📌 Category Buyer - IT & Communications (Isla Guadalupe)
🏢 Kion Group
📍 Isla Guadalupe