Are you looking for more than just a job, for something truly meaningful and rewarding? Then Sysmex Europe SE is the place for you. As the regional headquarters for the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) region, our company is dedicated to providing essential products that help people worldwide on their healthcare journey.
If this opportunity appeals to you, come and join us in the position of
Senior Category Buyer (f/m/x) Logistics
Your responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and execute a robust strategy for the Logistics & Packaging category, aligning it with overall business objectives.
- Build and manage strong relationships with suppliers, drive initiatives, lead negotiations, and oversee sourcing processes. Act as the primary escalation point when issues arise.
- Support and drive regional growth by ensuring the category strategy adapts to diverse market needs.
- Implement cost reduction programs and efficiency initiatives to enhance overall performance.
- Continuously optimize the supplier portfolio and implement strategies to mitigate risks within the logistics and packaging sectors.
Your profile
- A Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a Category Buyer or in a similar procurement role, with a demonstrated track record in successful category management.
- Solid background in logistics, including freight, storage, packaging, regulatory compliance (import/export, dangerous goods), network analysis, and risk management.
- Strong negotiation and communication skills, with experience in managing complex supplier relationships.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to derive actionable insights from data.
- Act with a high level of independency
- Close collabotration skills with the stakeholders.
Nice to have's:
- Familiarity with quality and environmental standards, specifically ISO 9001, 13485, and 14001.
- Basic knowledge of sustainability frameworks and standards such as Ecovadis, SBTi, and PPWR.
- PMI education or certification is highly valued.
- Experience in healthcare or IVD sectors is preferred.
Our benefits
We are an aspiring corporate group where respect and trust form the basis for cooperation and communication within Sysmex.
- Culture & cooperation
An appreciative work environment, open corporate culture, flat hierarchies and an inclusive and caring atmosphere. Working in an innovative and international environmentwith a broad learning and development landscape in our EMEA Campus, after-work events for internal networking - Work-life balance
Flexible working through flextime and a hybrid working model (60% mobile working, 40% on-site), 30 days annual leave - Additional benefits
Christmas and holiday bonuses, childcare allowance, capital-forming benefits, subsidy for company pension scheme, corporate benefits, relocation assistance, subsidised lunch in our canteen - Health & wellbeing
In-house gym, various sports courses, massages, company medical and psychological care, workplace glasses, general health management - Mobility
Subsidy for the public transport “Deutschlandticket”, free parking, bike leasing via JobRad - Social Responsibility
Various opportunities to get involved in different sustainability and charity initiatives, climate friendly and respectful use of resources
Did we spark your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your application with salary requirements and the earliest possible starting date.