Category Procurement Buyer (Factory Level)Role SummaryTheCategory Procurement Buyerat factory level is responsible for executing category strategies locally, managing the supplier panel for assigned commodities, and ensuring cost, quality, and supply performance for the plant.

Key Responsibilities
1. Category Strategy ExecutionExecute commodity and category strategies at site level in coordination with the Category Manager.
Deploy supplier panel decisions, Long-Term Agreements (LTAs), and sourcing rules.
Ensure alignment between plant requirements and the overall category roadmap.2. Cost & Productivity ManagementDeliver category cost reduction targets through productivity initiatives, Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE), and resourcing activities.
Support should-cost analysis, indexing, and cost breakdown exercises.
Identify and implement additional cost optimization levers, including:Dual sourcingBest Cost Country (BCC) sourcingDemand consolidation3. Supplier Panel ManagementManage the assigned supplier portfolio within the category.
Monitor and improve supplier performance across Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) metrics.
Implement supplier development and continuous improvement plans.4. Sourcing & NegotiationLead or support RFQs, supplier evaluations, and sourcing decisions.
Conduct price negotiations and manage contractual terms and conditions with assigned suppliers.
Ensure supplier competitiveness against market benchmarks and business targets.5. Risk Management & Supply ResilienceIdentify and mitigate supplier-related risks, including:Capacity constraintsSingle-source dependencyFinancial exposureDrive dual-sourcing strategies and supplier diversification.
Support business continuity plans for critical components and materials.6.



Plant Operations SupportPartner with the Site Supply Chain Procurement Specialist to resolve supply-related issues.
Support escalation management and critical supplier situations.
Ensure supplier commitments are aligned with plant production requirements and schedules.7. Cross-Functional CollaborationWork closely with:Engineering / R&DProduct; specificationsVA/VE initiativesNew Product Introduction (NPI)Quality / SQ&DSupplier; auditsClaims managementSupplier development activitiesSupply Chain / PlanningCapacity planningLead-time managementEnsure sourcing decisions meet both technical and operational requirements.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Material productivity and cost savings.
Supplier On-Time Delivery (OTD) performance.
Supplier Quality Performance (PPM).
Dual sourcing implementation and risk exposure reduction.
Contract coverage and compliance.
Lead-time and payment-term improvements.
Required SkillsStrong negotiation and strategic sourcing capabilities.
Solid understanding of category markets, suppliers, cost drivers, and industry trends.
Strong analytical skills, including cost breakdown analysis and benchmarking.
Ability to influence and align cross-functional stakeholders.
Balanced strategic and operational mindset.
Qualifications & ExperienceEducationBachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
Professional ExperienceTypically 5–8 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or category management.




Experience within manufacturing or industrial environments.
Technical KnowledgeCategory sourcing and procurement processes.
RFQ management and supplier selection methodologies.
Contract negotiation and management.
Supplier performance and relationship management.
Rango salarialEl salario anual para este puesto se sitúa entre €36,500.00-€73,500.00 al año. Los factores que pueden influir en la remuneración dentro de este rango incluyen, entre otros, las habilidades, la formación, la experiencia y otras cualificaciones específicas del candidato seleccionado.
Otra compensaciónEste puesto puede optar a incentivos económicos a corto plazo, sujetos a los requisitos del plan.
BeneficiosOfrecemos un paquete competitivo de compensación total que puede incluir otros incentivos y programas de bienestar. Las prestaciones varían según el puesto y la ubicación, y están diseñadas para apoyar la salud, la seguridad y el éxito de los empleados.
Igualdad de trato y no discriminaciónCarrier se compromete con los principios de igualdad de trato y no discriminación.
Todos los candidatos cualificados serán considerados para el empleo sin distinción de raza, color, religión, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad de género, origen nacional, edad, discapacidad u otra categoría protegida aplicable.
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Fecha límite de solicitud:Las solicitudes se aceptarán durante al menos 14 días naturales desde la fecha de publicación de la oferta. Fecha de publicación: 1 July 2026Aviso de privacid

📌 Category Procurement Buyer (Madrid)
🏢 Carrier
📍 Madrid