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Strategic Category Buyer

Logistics, Sales & Operations · Supply Chain & Transport · Procurement

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In short

Emerson is hiring a Strategic Category Buyer in Debrecen, Hungary, to support EMEA indirect procurement. This role involves executing category strategies, managing supplier relationships, conducting spend analysis, and driving value creation within a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

  • Implement and execute category-specific strategies within assigned commodities, regions or sites.
  • Contribute to supply base optimization, market competitiveness, risk reduction and value creation initiatives.
  • Develop understanding of assigned commodities, supplier markets and business needs.
  • Assist in translating global category strategies into regional and local execution plans.
  • Identify and support procurement improvement opportunities related to cost, process efficiency, supplier performance, standardization and sustainability.
  • Manage supplier relationships within assigned categories, including performance, quality, compliance and risk follow-up.
  • Lead supplier performance reviews, business reviews and operational supplier meetings.
  • Build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders across EMEA sites and functions.
  • Support early procurement involvement in business initiatives, sourcing needs and project requirements.
  • Prepare and execute RFIs, RFQs and RFPs; analyze supplier proposals and support evaluations.
  • Lead supplier negotiations related to pricing, commercial terms, service levels and delivery conditions.
  • Conduct spend analysis, supplier data reviews and market research to support sourcing decisions.
  • Use data and analytics to prepare fact-based recommendations for stakeholders and procurement leadership.
  • Ensure procurement activities are performed in line with internal policies, approval requirements, ethical standards and regulatory expectations.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, finance, legal, engineering, quality and site leadership.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
  • Typically 2–4 years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Sourcing, Materials Management or a related business environment.
  • Good understanding of procurement processes, sourcing methods and supplier management principles.
  • Working knowledge of contract management, commercial terms and procurement documentation.
  • Ability to support and leverage supplier negotiations and sourcing activities.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and prepare recommendations.
  • Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities and deadlines effectively.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in indirect procurement, manufacturing, services or a matrixed international organization is an advantage.
  • Experience with ERP, procurement platforms, spend analytics or sourcing tools is an advantage.
  • Developing commercial mindset with the ability to understand cost drivers, supplier performance and procurement value levers.
  • Openness to change and willingness to support process improvement initiatives.
  • Experience supporting sourcing projects in an international or matrixed organization.
  • Exposure to indirect categories, supplier management or contract support activities.
  • Ability to work with cross-functional teams and build effective stakeholder relationships.
  • Experience preparing data analysis, sourcing summaries or business recommendations.
  • Interest in continuous improvement, digital tools, standardization and procurement transformation.

Benefits

  • Emerson prioritizes a workplace where every employee is valued, respected and empowered to grow.
  • Fosters an environment of innovation, collaboration and inclusion.
  • Continuous learning, collaboration and development opportunities.
  • Invest in your long-term success.
  • Grow your procurement expertise and make a meaningful impact.
  • Award-winning employee development programs.
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Company

Emerson

Job Posted

1 month ago

Employment Type

Full Time

WorkMode

Hybrid

Experience Level

Associate

Locations

Debrecen, Hungary

Qualification

Bachelor, No Formal Education

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