Global Category Buyer: POSM & Strategic Sourcing

Perfetti Van Melle; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO package including vacation, and 13

401k with Company Match up to 8%

Annual Bonus potential

Comprehensive Health Insurance

Tuition-Free College Program

Job summary

Perfetti Van Melle in the United States seeks an experienced Category Buyer to execute RFx events, manage supplier onboarding, and lead contract implementation for regional/global categories. Based onsite in Erlanger, KY, you will work with the Regional Category Manager and cross-functional teams to drive savings and ensure supplier performance.

The role requires 5–7 years of professional experience (3+ in strategic sourcing or category analytics), a Bachelor's degree, and familiarity with SAP

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of professional experience, with at least 3 years in strategic sourcing or category analytics.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience executing RFx processes (RFQ/RFP/RFI) and managing supplier negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Execute RFx events (RFQ/RFP/RFI) for the assigned category within global sourcing framework.
• Prepare RFQ templates, manage supplier responses, and conduct bid evaluations.
• Develop negotiation packs and lead or support commercial negotiations with suppliers.
• Finalize supplier selection recommendations in line with TCO evaluation criteria and global strategy.
• Lead contract implementation activities, including finalization of scope, KPIs, penalties, and incentives.
• Manage supplier onboarding in ERP/procurement systems.
• Monitor contract compliance and escalate deviations to the RCM-Global.
• Support periodic supplier performance reviews and maintain performance scorecards.
• Coordinate with Operational Managers and Buyers to ensure smooth contract call-off and P2P execution.
• Resolve purchase order and invoice queries related to the category.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date contract records in the CLM system.
• Track savings delivery against sourcing initiatives and report to the RCM-Global.
• Support spend analysis and market intelligence activities for the category.
• Maintain category data and supplier records in relevant procurement platforms

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category analytics

RFx management

Supplier negotiations

Contract implementation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

SAP Ariba

Job description

Perfetti Van Melle in the United States seeks an experienced Category Buyer to execute RFx events, manage supplier onboarding, and lead contract implementation for regional/global categories. Based onsite in Erlanger, KY, you will work with the Regional Category Manager and cross-functional teams to drive savings and ensure supplier performance.

The role requires 5–7 years of professional experience (3+ in strategic sourcing or category analytics), a Bachelor's degree, and familiarity with SAP