Buyer

We are the leading technology recruitment and selection consultancy in Romania, working on highly specialized technologies for permanent and interim positions. Since our inception in 2001 as the first specialized IT recruitment agency in Romania we supported over 400 national and global clients in acquiring strategic IT talent for their business.

We are deeply passionate about technology and highly responsible about our work. We understand the pressure of the business and the fact that you need fast and quality results. Therefore we always go for the extra mile to deliver the best IT&C talent for your business, no matter how challenging the project may seem.

As a (Category) Buyer you are in contact with several account teams across Europe and with our approved supplier base in Europe and the Far East, to ensure optimal sourcing and buying within a specific product category. You aim to reach operational excellence, in line with adm procurement strategies set out by the Category Management Team.

Research and select quality products and materials.
Lead and manage product developments.
Daily contact with the various account teams, based on their briefs, provide competitive quotes and support them with issue resolution.
Build relationships with suppliers, both in Europe and the Far East, and negotiate with them for the best price, quantities and delivery timescales.
Work closely with suppliers and partners to ensure compliance with sustainability standards and promote sustainable practices throughout the supply chain.
Conduct price benchmarking.
Involved in quality assurance and quality control activities.
Work collaboratively with other departments such as Production Planners, Category Management & Procurement, Operations and Logistics.
Weekly status update reports to the Buying Manager.

The ideal candidate has min. 1 year experience working in purchasing / procurement roles within the relevant product category.
Knowledge of product regulations and compliance standards.
Possess excellent negotiating skills to secure the best prices according to budget.
Result driven & persuasive.
Must have good multitasking skills and work well in a deadline-oriented environment.
Critical thinking, attention to details and ability to make decisions.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Able to work well in a team.
Excellent IT and computer skills (Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint).
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
English is a must, other European languages or Chinese is a plus.
Knowledge of sales and marketing principles is an advantageous, commercial mindset.