We're looking for a proactive and commercially minded Buyer for a 6 months interim contract to join our team. In this role, you will play a key part in developing and executing end-to-end category strategies that deliver value, drive savings, and manage risk across the business.
You'll work closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to optimize sourcing activities, lead strategic procurement initiatives, and ensure best-in-class contract and supplier management practices.
Responsibilities
As a buyer, you will:
Deliver category plans, category sourcing events and commercial contract management for centrally managed and led categories
Assist in development of category strategies and IP for centrally led categories
Develop effective relationships with key functional stakeholders
Support adoption of the commercial and procurement ways of working, policies and processes within central category teams
Support category planning, category sourcing, commercial and contract management for corporate categories
Build constructive, collaborative relationships with colleagues
Support major category projects, identify, and manage category level risks
Achieve all cost reduction saving targets and support KPI metrics reporting.
What You Bring
We're looking for someone who combines strong analytical thinking with excellent stakeholder management skills.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience)
3-5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or category management
Experience in running large/complex sourcing activities 3-5 years
Experience in commercial risk management across multiple categories
Project management experience
Skills & Competencies
Solid understanding of procurement and sourcing methodologies
Strong analytical skills with experience using KPIs and performance metrics
Ability to interpret market dynamics and supplier landscapes
Confident influencing and engaging senior stakeholders
Strong collaboration and communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
Experience in sustainable or responsible procurement practices
Exposure to centrally managed or corporate category structures
Why Join Us?
Be part of a dynamic and collaborative procurement team
Opportunity to grow your expertise across multiple categories
Contribute to a culture of innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement
Apply Now
If you're passionate about procurement, strategic sourcing, and driving value, we'd love to hear from you!
Additional Information
At TDW we put people first - that means working everyday to ensure the pipelines that run through our communities are operating safely and reliably. What sets us apart is our expertise, experience and commitment.
Each day we dedicate ourselves to treating each other, our customers and our community with care and respect.
Tdwilliamson · Nivelles, Belgium