Category Buyer OE Partnerships
Kramp
Utrecht
1 week ago
Category Buyer OE Partnerships
Kramp is seeking a Category Buyer OE Partnerships to develop and manage strategic supplier partnerships within the Forest & Grass care segment. The role involves procurement, supplier relationship management, and category development, requiring 8+ years of experience. The position is on-site in Utrecht, Netherlands.
On-site
Full-time
Senior
Procurement
Category Management
Salary
Not specified
Core Qualifications
Technical (Must-have)
ProcurementCategory ManagementStrategic SourcingSupplier ManagementNegotiationCommercial AwarenessStakeholder ManagementMarket KnowledgeRelationship ManagementSupplier Performance Management
Soft Skills
Entrepreneurial MindsetProactiveCollaborativePragmaticConfidentStrategic ThinkingRelationship BuildingCommunicationProblem Solving
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and manage strategic supplier partnerships within the Forest & Grass care segment.
- Build long-term relationships with key decision makers and translate market opportunities into supplier agreements.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen assortment depth, improve availability, and increase competitiveness.
- Identify, approach and onboard new OEM and industry partners.
- Negotiate supplier agreements and secure competitive purchasing conditions, pricing structures and supply arrangements.
- Manage procurement performance including supplier KPIs, availability, delivery performance and margin optimization.
- Create joint business plans with strategic suppliers including growth initiatives and assortment development.
- Represent Kramp towards OEMs, manufacturers and industry partners.
Category BuyerOE PartnershipsProcurementSupplier ManagementForest & Grass careWholesaleMarketing and SalesFull-timeOn-siteUtrecht