Category Buyer Tractor

Category Buyer Tractor & Vehicle Do you enjoy identifying and selecting suppliers to ensure a best‐in‐class supplier portfolio that aligns with the broader category strategy & plans? Then join Kramp as a Category Buyer in Tractor & Vehicle. What is your role? You negotiate prices, terms and delivery schedules to secure competitive deals and manage supplier performance. You use market and competitor insights to inform buying decisions, run tenders, and maintain a cost‐effective and attractive product assortment. You will work closely with the Category Manager of the same category. Key Responsibilities Stakeholder engagement: Identify and address stakeholder needs through effective communication and meetings. Business planning: Support annual category strategies, business case development and resource estimation. Supplier management: Optimize supplier portfolio for performance, cost‐efficiency and risk management. Sourcing: Analyse cost drivers, market trends and supplier options to support informed decisions. Buying: Negotiate assortment and pricing within assigned categories. Contracting: Execute standard negotiation and contracting processes. Supplier relations: Monitor supplier performance, address gaps and drive improvements. Category management: Deliver category goals and identify improvement opportunities. Cost reduction: Propose and implement cost‐saving initiatives. Supply chain management: Achieve performance targets and contribute to supply chain optimisation. Who are you? Completed bachelor's degree, preferably in mechanical engineering. At least six years of experience to deal with the majority of situations and advise others. Excellent listening and communication skills. Basic technical knowledge about how machines are built. Experience as a technical buyer (e.g., wholesale or manufacturing) is considered a strong asset. Key Competencies for Success Excellent negotiating skills. Ability to deliver clear, concise messages tailored to different audiences. Handles disagreements constructively, encourages diverse views and seeks collaborative solutions. Good understanding of market dynamics and business drivers. Ability to anticipate future trends and translate them into actionable strategies that support long‐term success. Good at taking ownership of results, following through on commitments and continuously learning from outcomes. What do we offer? 25 vacation days and 12 ADV days (full‐time NL contract). Flexible working policy in hours and location. Travel and working‐from‐home allowance. Profit‐sharing bonus. Great budget for training and courses. Generous pension plan. Application process In case you feel challenged by the above role description and requirements, we are interested in meeting you Please use the application button and send your CV and cover letter. Do you have a question about the process? Please do not hesitate to contact Sophie ten Berge, Talent Acquisition Specialist: E: sophie.ten.berge@kramp.com . About Us Thanks to our ambitions, we are active throughout Europe: a leading position in the agricultural market for parts. We heavily invest in e‐business and innovations. Our aim is to make it easy for our customers to run their business. Working at Kramp means working with over 3500 international colleagues. The people at Kramp are enthusiastic, professional and involved. We speak our customers' language, understand their challenges and earn their trust to exceed their expectations. Our promise "It's that easy" is embedded in our culture and DNA. Working at Kramp means ... you belong here – Being part of our open business community. ... your work makes a difference – Have an impact on what matters. ... you will develop and realise – Learn and realise your potential. More about Kramp: Location: Reggio Emilia (IT), Strullendorf (DE), Utrecht (NL) J-18808-Ljbffr