The Supply Chain Category Implementation buyer (CI buyer) plays a pivotal role in optimizing the end-to-end supply chain process. Responsible for one or more commodity, they strategize, negotiate, and build relationships with suppliers to ensure cost-effectiveness and quality. Analyzing market trends, they develop sourcing strategies and collaborate cross-functionally to meet business objectives. The Category Implementation buyer monitors supplier performance, implements process improvements, and mitigates risks. Through data-driven insights, they enhance efficiency and contribute to the overall success of the supply chain, demonstrating expertise in procurement, logistics, and fostering a resilient and responsive supply network.

Communication and negotiation skills (for working with vendors and internal teams High English proficient level  Project management understanding (since implementation often involves coordinating timelines and tasks) Proficiency in procurement software (like SAP, Ariba, etc.) Good understanding of contract terms and sourcing strategies Develop and execute supply base/commodity strategies Interact and create strong relationship with cross functional teams to deliver common objectives (cost, timing, quality) Lead negotiations to ensure best cost at sourcing as well as long term price sustainability Deliver strong data analysis that leads to positive business decisions and robust tracking of price changes through life of the program/project Lead sourcing processes to deliver best in class value, diverse supply base and strong business relationships with suppliers Provide local supplier/country expertise for sourcing and may be delegated the lead for a local supplier negotiation by the regional lead Project management and agile execution Supplier risk management to deliver sourced projects and leveraging Supply Chain position to complete them on time