Business Economist, Category Manager / Buyer, Laboratory Supplies
SGS
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇩🇪 Germany
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Conceptualize, implement and continuously develop procurement and category management strategies for laboratory operations in one or more defined categories
- Take responsibility for the commercial performance of the assigned supplier portfolio, including cost analyses, benchmarking, reporting and the sustainable securing of savings potential
- Develop and implement negotiation, risk and process optimization strategies to increase efficiency, profitability and supply security
- Work closely and professionally with internal stakeholders and select, develop and manage high-performing, trusted suppliers
Requirements
- Degree in Business Administration or equivalent
- Several years of experience in purchasing laboratory supplies
- Strong analytical and strategic skills with a pronounced affinity for numbers and very good knowledge of data analysis tools (particularly Microsoft Excel)
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills and a strong ability to build sustainable relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Very good German skills (C1) and good English skills (B2)
Benefits
- Flexible working hours
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Mobile/remote working
- Health and wellbeing offerings
- Subsidized Deutschlandticket
- Company bike scheme
- Company pension plan
- Discount programs for shopping, gym memberships, etc.
- Diversity and inclusion as part of the corporate culture
- These benefits may vary slightly depending on location, position and business unit
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
data analysiscost analysisbenchmarkingnegotiation strategiesrisk optimizationprocess optimizationprocurement strategiescategory managementcommercial performance analysis
Soft skills
analytical skillsstrategic skillscommunication skillsnegotiation skillsrelationship buildingstakeholder management
Certifications
Degree in Business Administration