Junior Einkäufer managing regional and national suppliers, conducting negotiations, and optimizing procurement processes. Working hybrid from Bad Kissingen with flexible hours.
About the role
- Category Manager establishing and driving procurement strategies for assigned categories in energy infrastructure company Tallgrass. Ensuring competitive supply strategies and managing supplier performance in dynamic environment.
Responsibilities
- To establish and drive procurement strategies for assigned categories, in alignment with key stakeholders and adherence to Procurement and Corporate Policies.
- Responsible for driving competitive category supply strategies, supplier performance management and support of several projects in a dynamic environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- A minimum 5 years direct work experience in Technical Categories management (Rotating Equipment, or static equipment, Electrical equipment, Engineering Services, EPC, Logistic, or other Oil & Gas related categories) may be considered as a substitute for a degree.
- A minimum of five (5) years’ active and direct work experience in Procurement and Category Management.
- Preferred experience with industry related commodities such as Rotating Equipment or Static Equipment, Electrical equipment, Engineering Services, EPC, or logistics.
- Solid knowledge of financial terms and principles.
- Must be experienced in negotiating contractual terms conditions and legal clauses.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft applications (including but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) for the purpose of word processing, spreadsheets and information retrieval.
- Experience working on Major Equipment / Capital Expenditure type of Procurement preferred
- Experience resolving conflicts and managing divergent expectations and priorities from stakeholders.
- Proven track record managing multiple tasks simultaneously and driving cross-functional initiatives under strict deadlines.
- Knowledge of analyzing events at the transaction level and applying sound, consistent resolutions.
- Experience building reports and correspondence.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.
Benefits
- Industry competitive pay
- Health insurance package options that include Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
- Infertility Coverage
- Parental Leave
- 401(k) with up to a 6% match that vests immediately plus an employer discretionary contribution of up to 4%
- Wellness Programs and Mental Health Resources
- Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
- Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
- Vacation, sick days, paid caregiver leave, volunteer and bereavement paid time off
- Identity theft protection
- Annual discretionary bonus
- Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Company-paid holidays and floating holidays
- Company vehicle (if applicable)
- Employee discounts; vehicles, tires, cellular plans, and more
- Networking and employee engagement events
- Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests
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