Category Specialist
Procurement

• Take ownership of local indirect materials/services supplier relationships specific to each site
• Understand all needs and priorities of the stakeholders for a defined category locally
• Develop, prepare and execute the procurement plan within own area of responsibility
• Act as an escalation point and support in securing Xellia’s supply of categories under responsibility for all stakeholders at any time
• Participate in investment projects locally as procurement responsible for Technical and Indirect Spend
• Lead procurement activities from preparation of procurement plan, through tender and negotiations to contract is signed
• Manage supplier relationships (set supplier KPIs, performance evaluation, disputes, contract management)
• Manage supplier portfolio to enhance stability and improve supplier networks while also doing some change management on supplier exit and onboarding
• Identify and evaluate new potential suppliers in all areas of responsibility and as per valid procedures
• Negotiate and implement contracts with suppliers
• Define and execute initiatives which will assure the strategy implementation
• Initiate, manage and support local cost saving and efficiency projects
• Manage spend and savings data related to sites under territory
• Report savings and other relevant activities data on time in full
• Strong focus on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
• Contribute to maintain an OTIF in line with Xellia's defined target

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience from similar role
• Experience with e.g. freight services, IT, facility management and travel services
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills
• Fluent in Hungarian and English (spoken and written)

• Competitive compensation and benefit package
• „Nordic-style” culture – dynamic teamwork, good working atmosphere, flexibility, maintaining work-life balance
• Opportunity to learn and develop
• Good team spirit and friendly colleagues
• Stable international company background
• Multinational working environment
• Home office opportunity