Global POSM Category Buyer — RFx & Negotiations

Perfetti Van Melle; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and holidays

401k with company match

Annual bonus potential

Maternity & paternity leave

Membership reimbursement

Tuition assistance

Candy allotments

Job summary

Perfetti Van Melle in Erlanger, KY is seeking a Category Buyer for the Global Category POSM. You will execute RFx events, manage supplier responses, and drive cost savings through structured procurement processes.

Responsibilities include leading negotiations, supporting contract implementation, and onboarding in ERP systems. You will coordinate with global teams and travel up to 10% as needed.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in strategic sourcing or category analytics.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or related field.
• Experience with RFx processes and supplier negotiations.
• Experience with contract implementation and supplier onboarding in structured procurement.
• Experience in multi-country procurement environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Execute RFx events (RFQ/RFP/RFI) for the assigned category.
• Prepare RFQ templates, manage supplier responses, and conduct bid evaluations.
• Develop negotiation packs and lead or support commercial negotiations with suppliers.
• Finalize supplier selection in line with TCO evaluation criteria and global strategy.
• Lead contract implementation, including scope, KPIs, penalties, and incentives.
• Manage supplier onboarding in ERP/procurement systems.
• Monitor contract compliance and escalate deviations.
• Coordinate with Operational Managers and Buyers to ensure P2P execution.
• Track savings delivery against sourcing initiatives and report to the RCM-Global.
• Support spend analysis and market intelligence activities for the category.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category analytics

Negotiation

RFx processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP Ariba

Job description

Perfetti Van Melle in Erlanger, KY is seeking a Category Buyer for the Global Category POSM. You will execute RFx events, manage supplier responses, and drive cost savings through structured procurement processes.

Responsibilities include leading negotiations, supporting contract implementation, and onboarding in ERP systems. You will coordinate with global teams and travel up to 10% as needed.