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You combine commercial insight, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills to create long-term value within a dynamic high-tech logistics environment.\nYou’ll work in one of Europe’s most advanced logistics centers, where innovation, automation, and continuous improvement are at the core of our operations. Together with Procurement, Operations, Finance, Legal, and other stakeholders, you’ll contribute to procurement excellence and business growth.\nYour Tasks\nAs a Category Buyer, you are responsible for managing multiple indirect procurement categories and driving sourcing strategies that support operational excellence and cost efficiency. You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers in an international environment.\nYour responsibilities:\nDevelop and implement sourcing strategies for assigned categories;\nLead RFQs, supplier negotiations, and contract management;\nIdentify cost-saving opportunities and procurement optimizations;\nBuild and maintain strategic supplier partnerships;\nSupport procurement transformation and process improvement initiatives.\nYou’ll be part of the Procurement team and collaborate closely with Operations, Finance, Legal, and various functional departments.\nWhat’s In It For You\nExperience matters. But at Arvato, your development doesn’t stop. In this role, you’ll work within an international procurement environment where innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement are key.\nThrough our learning center and targeted training programs, you’ll have every opportunity to further develop yourself professionally and personally.\nA gross monthly salary between €3,028 and €5,752 based on 40 hours, depending on your experience;\n8% holiday allowance;\n25 vacation days, the option to purchase an additional week of leave, and the opportunity to earn up to 3 extra non-sick days;\nTravel allowance and attractive pension scheme;\nDiscounts on your gym membership and bike plan;\nEmployee benefits @ work;\nAn open culture with flat hierarchies and room for initiative.\nFor this position, it is necessary that you have the legal right to work in the Netherlands at the time of applying.\nYour Profile\nWe’re looking for a proactive Category Buyer who enjoys working in a dynamic international environment and knows how to combine commercial thinking with strong stakeholder management.\nBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or similar;\nMinimum 3-5 years of procurement experience;\nStrong analytical and negotiation skills;\nExperience with supplier management and sourcing processes;\nExcellent communication skills in English;\nStrong Excel skills and affinity with procurement systems.\nWhat's Next\nOur process is fast and straightforward:\n1. 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