We are looking for an experienced Category Buyer to join an international project within the Indirect Purchasing – External Services area. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships and negotiations, and driving cost optimization, quality, service, and risk improvements.

Responsibilities
Develop and execute sourcing and category strategies for external service categories.
Lead supplier selection and evaluation processes through RFI, RFQ and RFP, including commercial and contract negotiations.
Manage supplier relationships and performance, identifying improvement, consolidation, and risk mitigation opportunities.
Drive cost optimization and value creation initiatives, including TCO analysis, savings tracking, and procurement KPIs.
Collaborate with IT, Finance, HR, Operations, Legal and Quality to translate business needs into effective procurement strategies.

Requirements
Minimum 5 years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain or Category Management,



ideally within the automotive or industrial sector.
Strong experience in supplier negotiations, contract management, SRM and category strategy development.
Experience in indirect service categories such as IT & Telecommunications, Professional Services, HR, Facility Management, Logistics or Consulting Services.
Proficiency in SAP, Power BI and Microsoft 365; experience with spend analysis and procurement digitalization is a plus.
Fluent English is required; German is a plus.
Bachelor's degree in: Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Economics or a related field.

We offer:
Competitive salary package.
Integral projects.
Permanent contract.
Career development and training.

BCNC GROUP (www.bcncgroup.com) is an engineering and technology firm with operations in Spain, UK, Germany, France and Sweden. We work with the most prestigious R&D; Centers and multinationals in Europe helping them to deve

📌 Category Buyer – Automotive (España)
🏢 BCNC GROUP
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