Category Buyer Legal & Professional (Sub-Contractor) (m/f)

- Define and implement category / sub-category strategy - Review supplier base, define robust preferred supplier base, reduce number of suppliers and bundle business accordingly - Report Supply Management related tasks by conducting regular category review meetings - Follow Yazaki Procedures (e.g. Sourcing Approval), work and cooperate closely with Local Indirect Purchasing teams, ensure compliance across all Purchasing activities - Report cost saving status and achieved cost improvement performance by using the established Supply Management templates and tools - Define, prioritize key projects and translate into objectives / action plans and drive execution to deliver required business results by leading projects and cross-functional teams - Monitor and report progress / achievement on a monthly basis to management (prepare & attend road map review meetings) - Validate cost savings with relevant actors and support local purchasing to turn the identified cost savings opportunities into real savings

- Master or bachelor’s degree in business administration - Robust experience (4 – 6 years) in the automotive industry (preferred) or any other industries - Excellent English skills on a business proficiency level (speaking and writing) - Previous experience in purchasing activities, in best case in buying sub-contractor services - Experience in buying services from sub-contractors - Engineering experience as well as technical understanding preferred - Very good computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office and SAP) - Good presentation preparation and delivery skills - High analytical skills - Ability to analyze complex data and develop strategies - Willingness to achieve results in a team environment - High personal motivation and ability to develop practical or innovative alternative approaches to meet objectives - Self-motivated and independent - Willingness to travel Please send your CV and motivation letter in Croatian and English via application link.