Category Buyer (Sheet Metal)

The role is part of Badr Procurement organization within the International region, based in Egypt, at Badr Plant. The role will manage the relationship between Schneider & the suppliers.Category Buyer will act as the main SPOC of the suppliers under his/her responsibility, leading business continuity, driving strategy, supplier base development and optimisation, and enhancing digital and sustainable with the supplier and their supply chain.This role has the key interface with the plant covering procurement activities and suppliers’ management:Interface with the category manager to collect ETO specifications, specify the qualification criteria and contribute to the segmentation of the strategyContribute and implement the strategy (SOC) in the cluster perimeterTaking the category strategies into account, you will build & drive the category APOP (Annual Procurement Operational Plan) validated by Global Category & Plant.By cooperating with the Global category & SLD and quality team, you will build the supplier development plan and support its deployment from the supplier sideNegotiate global frame agreements with suppliersDevelop supplier competitiveness and assess the quality level. Ensure supplier readiness, supplier capacity to deliver on G ETO growthOrganize lesson learnt per category (multi-supplier approach).Secure Supplier competitiveness and upstream readiness on the category perimeter and the performance on the negotiation leverImprove DTDD – DPO with suppliers to drive CashCreate, manage and track all productivity actions in a dedicated tool (iSave)Raise and address “cluster” supplier quality of service and business continuityBusiness Continuity first level for escalationSupport PPM and Group Manager on SRM strategy (Sponsorship, C2P, Business review)Supplier base next generation, supplier selection connected with Category StrategyCoordination with Customer Project Buyers on key projects and opportunities, supporting cost competitiveness to win the business profitablyQualificationsMechanical Engineering with solid experience in Sheet Metal.4-6 years’ experience in Procurement Management , capable of defining category strategy, and influencing the stakeholders.A degree in Procurement, Supply Chain from a leading institution with excellent academic credentials is preferred. Strong negotiation and influencing skills.Be able to navigate in a complex environment and organisation, connect with people and create strong networkingExcellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to convince & influence a large network of internal/external stakeholders.Strong analytic skillsExcellent presentation skillsBusiness AcumenAbility to demonstrate strong capabilities in:LeadershipDigitalCommunicationCollaborationCapabilities to innovate in our practices and drive transformations (transformative and disruptive mindset)Customer centricStrategic ThinkingCross-cultural awareness Entrepreneurship behaviourTechnical capability to understand their purchases deeplyHigh level of adaptability and change management, ability to learn and grow quickly.Capability of handling multiple tasks and prioritiesHave full accountability and leadership of the topics, managing end-to-end governanceStrong Customer focus with an understanding of the Supply chain and Quality processProficient experience in Microsoft Office Products, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPointMastering AI