Category Buyer Job Description **_Are you able to deliver consistently high customer satisfaction on behalf of Group Purchasing as business Partner for the group functions and business stakeholders?_** **What is the job about?** In Indjija, as a member of the EMEA Regional Purchasing team, you will be part of a supportive and dynamic group, enjoying a positive and collaborative work environment. Our team thrives on trust, respect, and teamwork, fostering a culture where we genuinely enjoy working together. We are part of a diverse, extended team of nearly 50 members across Europe, including Serbia, Hungary, Denmark, Germany, the UK, and France, united by a strong team spirit and high levels of collaboration. In this role, you will be based in Serbia, working within a smaller sub-team of 12 colleagues from Serbia, Hungary, and France. You will collaborate closely with Category Managers, Project Managers, and key stakeholders across the organization, focusing on Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Relationship Management for selected regional categories. This is a dynamic role within a large organization, offering excellent opportunities for learning and development. Additionally, you will be joining a world-class company committed to sustainability, premium products, and—above all—its people. **Your main responsibilities** : 1. Strategic Sourcing Process related activities (70%): + Support development of sourcing strategy + Implement the Sourcing strategy by using the existing Purchasing Tools + Prepare data and fact packs for supplier negotiations + Support market intelligence research and analysis activities for visibility in key cost drivers and market trends, industry best practices. + Support value & savings delivery for the category + Support suppliers portfolio optimization + Responsible for tendering process + Support the creation and management of contracts + Support data transparency activities and reporting activities 1. Supplier Relationship Management related activities (30%) + Support preparation and facilitation of business reviews + Support the definition and maintenance of preferred suppliers lists + Support the suppliers performance assessment and development. **Your background** : + Relevant commercial/technical education + 2+ years professional experience within procurement / sourcing + Knowledge of best practises and relevant systems for business support, preferably SAP. + Good communication skills + Analytical skills + Organizational and strategic thinking, Knowledge of Excel and or PowerBI + Result- and action oriented + Expected travel is approximately max 10% + Fluent in English **What’s in it for you?** What are your goals? Here at Grundfos it’s our mission to enable you develop and fulfil your aspirations, both career and personal. We are guided by oursix core values (https://www.grundfos.com/about-us/our-purpose-and-values) , and you’ll find that your fresh ideas will be welcomed and make a difference in everything from local to large-scale global projects. You’ll encounter colleagues from all over the world both as part of your daily work, supporting and all the while broadening each other’s cultural horizons. In addition, your day-to-day benefits include: + Annual bonuses; + Private medical insurance; + Hybrid working policy with organized transportation to work or compensation for fuel costs; + Within the company we have provided a meal within the canteen, and it is covered by Grundfos; + A gym that can be used before and after working hours as well as other sports activities like football, table football, basketball etc.; + Discount of employee purchase of Grundfos products; + Long-term career development with regular dialogue, as well as continuous learning and development opportunities. **Additional information** If this job sounds appealing, please send your resume and cover letter by clicking “ **Apply** ”. **We look forward to hearing from you.** _If you want to dig deeper into the Grundfos universe, please visit us on LinkedIn:_ _www.linkedin.com/company/5195_ _or our YouTube channel:_ _https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwY54t455CU._ Information at a Glance **Job details** Workplace: Hybrid (office and home-working) Job Location: Indjija, Vojvodina, Serbia Contract Type: Full-Time Employment Type: Regular